Prescott Living Winter 2022

WINTER 2022

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36 The Annual

Beauty & Style Issue 134 Wedding & Events

Make Mother Nature your Guest of Honor....................................134 2022 Prescott Bridal Affaire Expo........................................138 12

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Prescott Chamber to Build on Innovations of Past 2 Years 2022 Marketing Tips Where to get Physical in Prescott Valley

Out & About Education Directory & Special Section Keep Pets Cozy & Secure this Winter

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Trending for 2022 Home Design Cooler, Cozier than Ever

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Sedona’s Secret 7 Unlocks New Destinations, Angles

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History: Just Around the Corner in Prescott Get Ready for your Winter RV Adventure

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Advertiser Index A1 Garage Door Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Medina’s House Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Able & Ready Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Moore Party Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

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

Museum of Indigenous People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Alliance Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Northern Arizona Social LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Amazing Foot Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy . . . . . . . . . . 70

Arizona Field Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Olsen’s for Healthy Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Atomic Dronez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Optima Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Back Alley Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Phippen Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Bashford Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pioneer Title Agency - Angel Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Bella Home Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Premiere Tax & Accounting Services PLLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Blue Raven Landscape & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Premium Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Blushing Cactus Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Prescott Flooring Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Broken Horn D Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Prescott Maid To Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Broox Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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

Prescott Women’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 79

Capstone Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Pur Solar & Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Cardiac Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Purple Clover Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Carman Law Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - John Murphy . . . . . 117

Chubby Chuck’s Subs/ Old Stage Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Judy Bluhm . . . . . 100

Cliff Castle Casino Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reardon & Associates Insurance & Financial Services . 57

Coldwell Banker Realty - Peter Fife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rogers Academy of Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 73

Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s - Terri Kiffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Complete Foot & Ankle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Desert Financial Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s Int’l Realty - Laura Spaeth . . . . . . . . 121

Drawn West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

S&M Electric, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Findlay Subaru of Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sacred Heart Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Findlay Toyota Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Scottsdale Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Findlay Toyota Prescott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Sharlot Hall Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 152

Florian Floral Design and Event Management . . . . . . . . . 139

Shyan Rae Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Founding Fathers Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Smart Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Framers Market & Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SugarPine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

GEICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The Natural Healing Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Guidance Helicopters, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Thumb Butte Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 41

Haley Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Totally Floored . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heritage Park Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Watters Garden Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Highlands Center for Natural History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

West USA Realty of Prescott - Christine Sirochman . . . . 119

I Organize 4 You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

West Valley Garage Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Keller Williams Realty - Kellie Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Whiskers Barkery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

La Tierra Community School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Willow Creek Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

MCK Woodworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Yavapai Humane Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-93

Medina Hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Jacey Bailey

Laurie Fisher

Executive Marketing Assistant

Elaine Earle

Associate Publisher Director of Sales & Marketing

Executive Publisher

Julie Turetzky

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Bea Lueck Editor-in-Chief

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Lindsey Fojtik

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Graphics Designer

Jamie Wagner-Brashier

Blake Herzog

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Staff Writer

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From the Publisher

A TIME FOR Prescott TO Shine

Hello and Welcome to Winter/Early Spring 2022!

This is kind of an in-between time for Greater Prescott — we’re past the “Arizona’s Christmas City” sparkle of the holidays and New Year and not really seeing the first green shoots and wildflowers of spring.

It’s our in-between time, and locals largely have the place to ourselves, though we’re thrilled to see all the visitors who make it up here.

It’s an ideal time for taking stock, making some adjustments and looking toward our bright future. All four of our City Pages have examples of our communities doing just that.

In this issue we welcome the City of Prescott’s new Mayor Phil Goode, and the Town of Prescott Valley is getting ready to create a new youth center. Chino Valley is building a new headquarters for its police department while Dewey-Humboldt bids goodbye to a remarkable landmark, the Silver King Mine smelter stack.

Amy Bonney, Prescott chief of police since last June, is our ROX Interview and shares with us her deep love for living and working in her hometown, as well as the broad experience within the department that set her up so well for the position she holds today.

The Prescott Pioneer news section covers more transitions and possibilities for our area as Pure Wafer expands its virgin silicon wafer and reclamation business and Prescott Valley Town Manager Gilbert Davidson reflects on his first six months in his job. Long-needed improvements along Interstate 17 leading up to our area are moving ahead.

Zooming in to personal improvements, our Beauty and Style section will help you out with an update on skin care advancements and lots of quick fashion lists to ease everyone into the fast-developing trends of this new year!

This also is our Wedding and Events issue for planning and fine-tuning those special occasions to showcase our gorgeous springs and spectacular summers!

Just thinking of those happy times to look forward to makes me smile.

Enjoy our somewhat quiet offseason and fill your time with our Winter/Early Spring 2022 issue!

Elaine Earle Elaine Earle

Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

“It’s our in-between time, and locals largely have the place to ourselves, though we’re thrilled to see all the visitors who make it up here.”

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Voices of the Community 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

Founder & Medical Director, Thumb Butte Medical Center

Tod Christensen Managing Broker, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Sedona

Lisa Hayes

Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum

Sheri L. Heiney

President/CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce

Prescott Parks & Rec Department: Samara Rice-Cummings

Recreation Services Administrative Specialist

Patti Crouse

Recreation Services Administrative Coordinator

Rick Hormann

Recreation Services Supervisor

Michelle Stacy-Schroeder,

Recreation Services Coordinator

Kelly Tolbert

Recreation Services Coordinator

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See more Voices and full bios at PrescottLIVINGMag.com/voices

Ken Lain

Owner, Watters Garden Center

Maggie Tidaback

Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Chino Valley

Loree Walden

Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society

Marnie Uhl

President & CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce

Donna Werking

Owner, Marketing Agency Northern Arizona Social, LLC

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The Prescott Pioneer THE LATEST LOCAL NEWS

Stories by Ray Newton

P R ESC OT T | PRE S C O TT V ALLE Y | C HI N O VA L L E Y | D E W E Y- H U M BO L D T

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Local representatives learn of the proposed expansion of Pure Wafer Inc. From left, Embry-Riddle Chancellor Anette Karlsson, Embry-Riddle Engineering Dean Ron Madler, Embry-Riddle Development Office Executive Director Steve Bobinsky, Pure Wafer VP of Operations Andy Sidhwa, Yavapai College President Lisa Rhine, and Yavapai College VP of Community Relations Rodney Jenkins(Photo by Ray Newton)

Pure Wafer Plans Major Expansion Officials with Pure Wafer Inc. in Prescott reacted to the increased worldwide demand for microchips by purchasing Noel Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based company.

Pure Wafer is the nation’s largest U.S.-based supplier of virgin silicon wafers, reclaim services and specialty thin film deposition products for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

S. Mark Borowicz, CEO of Pure Wafer, which owns a 44,000 square foot manufacturing plant in Prescott, announced the Nov. 16 acquisition of the Silicon Valley-based company. He said expansion will let Pure Wafer provide even further value to its customer base of 1,600 integrated device manufacturers and original equipment manufacturer clients scattered across the U.S., Asia and Europe.

He said processes provided by Noel Technologies will let Pure Wafer leverage its strengths to new growth applications

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such as thin films, wafer standards, optoacoustic micro-phones, flexible electronics, micro-array mirrors and labs on chip.

Noel Technologies, located in San Jose, Calif., is in the same city where Pure Wafer operates another fabrication plant similar to its plant in Prescott.

Borowicz said Pure Wafer is the “No. 1 microchip wafer reclaimer in the U.S.” Ardy Sidhwa, Pure Wafer vice president of operations, said from his Prescott office that the company will “expand its production of premium grade silicon wafers, ranging from 50 mm to 300 mm.”

The Prescott plant employs more than 125 people. Worldwide, Pure Wafer employs more than 225 people.

Sidhwa said the original Prescott wafer plant was founded in 1998 and operated independently until it was acquired by Pure Wafer in 2007. It

is located at 2575 Melville Road.

The executives said Noel Technologies will: • Expand the product portfolio through multi-layer and single-layer processes.

• Provide customers with a domestic source for high-volume blanket coatings capacity.

• Further address nonsemiconductor markets with exotic dielectric and metal films.

• Provide core process and design optimization capabilities.

According to the Arizona Office of the Governor, Arizona is emerging as the No.1 place for new semiconductor investments.

Worldwide, the semiconductor industry is now a $500 billion industry.

Bob Girton, Pure Wafer board chair, said: “We are thrilled to support Mark and his world-class management team as Pure Wafer penetrates new markets and continues to execute its growth strategy.”

Stories by Ray Newton

The Prescott Pioneer

Representatives from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and from Yavapai College toured the Pure Wafer manufacturing plant in Prescott.

(Photo by Ray Newton)

YC, ERAU Leaders Meet with Pure Wafer Mutual interest to provide exceptional learning experiences and employment opportunities for students brought Prescott college and university leaders together with a Pure Wafer Inc. executive in November.

Ardy Sidhwa, Ph.D. and vice president of operations for Pure Wafer Inc., the Prescott-based manufacturer of virgin silicon wafer and wafer reclaim services, greeted five academic leaders for a Nov. 10 afternoon meeting at Prescott’s Pure Wafer plant.

Yavapai College was represented by President Lisa Rhine and Vice President of Community Relations Rodney Jenkins, while Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was represented by Chancellor Anette Karlsson, Dean of Engineering

Ronald Madler and Executive Director of Development Steve Bobinsky.

The group shared thoughts about building a relationships, particularly with students who had interest in highlevel microchip wafer technology.

Sidhwa said the microchip industry touches virtually every technological, scientific and medical, business enterprise and certainly educational endeavor in the world. Further, he said, use of microchip technology in the overall education process is increasing exponentially throughout the world.

“We need to let people of all generations know of the impact that electronic technology has upon every aspect of their lives. Virtually nothing anymore is

untouched by what is occurring because of microchips,” said Sidhwa, whose doctorate is in engineering and related computer science applications.

Rhine said for some students, it might involve employment at the manufacturing plant; Karlsson said that for other students, it might involve different aspects of research and applications of microchip technology.

The future career growth for interested students had no limits, they agreed.

After a question-answer session, Sidhwa led a tour through the 44,000-squarefoot building. All were clad in “bunny suits” that prevented them from contaminating the interior environment of the highly secure manufacturing plant.

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by Ray Newton

So fortunate to have trained many young leaders through the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program.

Running in the Tinkerbell half marathon at Disneyland.

I wish I could remember what year this was…. a local paper did an article about women at the PD. I was an officer then so sometime before 2005.

Amy Bonney, a Prescott native, attended Prescott High School in the early 1990s where she was an honor student, an athlete — track and field — and a flautist in the orchestra and the Badger marching band. When she graduated in 1994, she enrolled at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and initially was pleased by brighter lights, a greater variety of shopping and malls, and more social events.

However, “That four years I was away made me realize Prescott was the only place for me.”

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for and was accepted as an officer in the Prescott Police Department (PPD).

She rose through the ranks and was promoted to deputy chief in 2016.

Just a few years later, she would be named as the PPD chief of police.

Along the way she married Prescott Valley policeman Brandon Bonney, now retired. They have an 11-yearold daughter Reagan and live near Amy’s parents and enjoy a strong and close family relationship.

Almost immediately on her return to Prescott, she would become involved in civic and community activities that ultimately would propel her to prominence in her hometown. For

example, within the past two years, she has participated in the popular Prescott version of “Dancing with the Stars.” She was nominated this past year for the prestigious Athena “Woman of the Year” award. And just this past Jan. 9, she was invited to conduct the opening number —The Star-Spangled Banner — for the Arizona Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center.

Bonney is emphatic that the best thing she ever did in her career was to return to Prescott. “Once I graduated from NAU, I knew immediately I wanted to ‘go home.’ I never applied anywhere else. Prescott is the only place for me and my family.”

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Another group of the amazing young adults at the Youth Leadership Program in Quantico

Prescott LIVING: Chief, you are a native of Prescott. Are your parents natives, too?

Chief Amy Bonney: No. They came here in the mid-‘70s from Pennsylvania. They moved here, and my mom took a job with the Veteran’s Administration. An only child, I attended Prescott schools.

Prescott LIVING: At one time, you were going to be a musician.

Chief Amy Bonney: That was the original plan. I did a lot with music from the time I was probably in third or fourth grade. I loved it.

During my high school years, in particular, I spent a lot of time doing music — instrumental and choral. When I first enrolled at Northern Arizona University, I thought I would be a music major.

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“WE HAVE A DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL AND COMPASSIONATE GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO JUST WORK SO HARD EVERY SINGLE DAY TO SERVE THIS COMMUNITY AND TO KEEP THIS COMMUNITY SAFE.”

That lasted about six weeks.

When I took a music theory class, I learned there is a lot of math in music theory. I don’t like math. But I did continue to play the flute there.

Prescott LIVING: You were also a high school athlete.

Chief Amy Bonney: Yes. I did track, shot put and discus. One year I actually tried my hand or my legs at triple jump and long jump. I am very short, relatively speaking. Why one of the coaches

- CHIEF AMY BONNEY

said, “Oh, you should try this,” still baffles me. But I did that for a season. That was fun, too.

Prescott LIVING: What prompted you to enroll into criminal justice at NAU? Chief Amy Bonney: When I was in high school, I was part of a Boy Scout Explorer Post Program sponsored by Prescott Police Department. I had wonderful mentors — the officers that led our Explorer Post. I always had that interest in the profession. When I

Police Chief swearing in ceremony with daughter Reagan and husband Brandon

Of course you have to run by the White House when you run in D.C.

I’ve always wanted to be a police officer-but being a firefighter for a weekend during Fire Ops 101 was awesome!

really knew that music wasn’t my thing, I started taking criminal justice classes. I knew I didn’t want to be a lawyer. I really started taking a look at what being a police officer would entail. I had several friends who had gone into the profession. The longer I thought about it, the more I knew that was what I was really called to do.

Prescott LIVING: Tell me what an Explorer Post is? What do they do?

Chief Amy Bonney: At the time, it was a group of young people in high school. It was a volunteer opportunity through the Boy Scouts of America. We did all sorts of things. We had weekly meetings, we did ride-alongs with police. We helped at accident scenes. We just learned from them. We did service for the community. Unfortunately, we don’t have an Explorer Post

anymore, but we are working on something to substitute for that.

Prescott LIVING: Why did you come back to Prescott after you completed your degree?

Chief Amy Bonney: I was born and raised here. I always thought, “I am going to move away like every kid does.” I went to Flagstaff, not that far away. What I really realized is that Prescott had everything I ever wanted. I’m definitely not a partying kind of person. I didn’t need lots of nightclubs or anything like that, especially when I was younger. Prescott is beautiful. My family lives here. I realized if I am going to go down this road in law enforcement, there is absolutely no other place I would want to do it.

Prescott LIVING: What appealed to you about joining the Prescott

Police Department? Why not the sheriff’s department or state police?

Chief Amy Bonney: First and foremost, it was just the early mentorship and the leadership of the people that really helped me get into this profession. They absolutely could have treated us high school kids like we were a bunch of snot-nosed brats hanging around. They didn’t. They were all wonderful to us. They treated us like we were future professionals. I credit that a lot with why I wanted to be here.

The Prescott Police Department has always maintained a reputation of being a professional organization with good people at its core. Nothing about that has ever changed throughout the 23-plus years I have been working here. I look around at the other agencies. I actually did Continued on page 58

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Welcoming New City Council, NEW DIRECTION FOR PRESCOTT

by Phil Goode, Mayor, Prescott, AZ Mayor Phil Goode: “First, I would like to wish all our readers a Happy New Year. With the return of our traditional holiday events and gatherings, Prescott shined as Arizona’s Christmas City once again. As we look ahead to the new year, and my first full year in office, there are many priorities for City Council.

“I would like to congratulate Cathey Rusing, who was elected by Council to be Mayor Pro Tem. The primary responsibility of the Mayor Pro Tem is to lead meetings and represent the city when the Mayor is unavailable to do so. I look forward to working with Mayor Pro Tem Rusing in this capacity in the year ahead.”

Goode says he’s forming three new ad hoc committees. They are: • A Water Policy Advisory Committee to provide input for the Water Issues Subcommittee and for Council on the critical issues of water policy.

• A Charter Amendments Review Advisory Commission to review possible proposed changes to the City Charter. Any recommended changes to the charter would be put to a vote of the people.

• A General Plan Advisory Committee to help update the General Plan in 2025. This committee will help advise Council on proposed updates.

“As I have stated since my campaign, I ran on several critical issues for our city, including managing our water resources, transparency in government and maintaining responsible growth.

“The Water Policy Advisory Committee is separate from the Water Issues Subcommittee, which is made up only of Council members. This Advisory Committee will consist of citizens who will provide input for Council to monitor our water policy and its impact on our community.”

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Mayor Kell Palguta: “We certainly have a lot of things to be excited and proud about in Prescott Valley. Our goal must be to keep Prescott Valley an amazing and vibrant community set on attracting high-paying jobs, providing an amazing education to our youth, enticing specialty medical physicians to our area, encouraging entrepreneurship through economic development, and supporting small businesses, all while maintaining the feel of a small community. Some may argue this is impossible, but I will vehemently argue that this is quite possible and, in fact, happening.”

YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX Prescott Valley Town Council on Sept. 23, 2021, authorized purchase from Yavapai County of the Exhibition Center at the former Yavapai County Fairgrounds complex.

The ultimate intent of the purchase was to license the building and additional acreage (a total of 37 acres) to a third party for creation of a youth sports complex.

The purchase transaction with the County closed in November when the Town took official ownership. This past November, Council approved a license agreement with Sunwest HC, Inc. to create and run the complex.

Sunwest HC, as Wheelhouse Sports Complex, has indicated its intent to install two portable skating rinks and two volleyball courts inside the building along with other renovations and repairs. It also plans a BMX track in an open area south of the building.

Wheelhouse Board of Directors President Charlie Arnold said Wheelhouse plans three possible roller hockey tournaments in 2022, with a projected 500 players per tournament and projects jobs for 20 people.

For updates, visit Wheelhouse AZ on Facebook.

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YOUTH ARTS MONTH The Prescott Valley Public Library will be an art gallery in March with work from students ages kindergarten through high school; participants are enrolled in an art class at various schools within the town of Prescott Valley.

Awards for student artists and prizes for their instructors to provide supplies for their classrooms will be announced at a public reception at the beginning of March (date to be announced).

If you have a young artist who would like to participate but is not currently enrolled in an art class, contact arts&culture@pvaz.net for information on how they can participate.

EGGSTRAVAGANZA Save the date April 9 to join the Town at the Prescott Valley Civic Center for free egg hunts, games, entertainment and more.

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Behind Town Hall and the center of town, the new Chino Valley Police Department (CVPD) building broke ground on Nov. 17, 2021. Town officials, staff, police personnel and members of the public attended.

Mayor Jack Miller drove the back hoe to officially break ground. Police Chief Charles Wynn says he is extremely happy and proud about the new building. CVPD moved into its current facility in 1990, and since the department’s office staffing has tripled in size (currently 26 sworn officers).

The new building will be able to accommodate all of the needs of a growing police department and offers with better visibility and access to the public.

CV Honored for Economic Development

Chino Valley recently received two awards for Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence from the Arizona Association for Economic Development.

Maggie Tidaback, Chino Valley’s economic development project manager and an AZED PRO, was named Economic Developer of the Year for a small community.

The Town received a Golden Prospector Award of Merit for its website Discover Chino Valley.

The Arizona Association of Economic Development serves as the leading statewide advocate for responsible economic development since 1974. The group’s foundation has been rooted in three fundamental pillars that continue to affect positive change and increase Arizona’s competitive position to attract investment and create jobs: Educate. Advocate. Collaborate.

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“Welcome to Arizona’s Country Town. We are growing with new businesses in the area and our quad city areas are welcoming new residents from all over this great country.

We have so much to offer for all ages with activities accommodating for those who prefer indoor or outdoor.

“We take pride in our li’l town and keeping its history for all the travelers passing through.

Stop by and say hello.” - Mayor John Hughes A Short History Lesson

Levi Bashford, a prominent Prescott store owner and businessman, built the first mill here in 1876.

Iron King, DeSoto, McCabe and Blue Bell are a few of the mines old timers in Humboldt remember.

All this ore needed a smelter. The first one was called the Val Verde, giving the area its first name. Then Cecil Fennell acquired land and water rights for the smelter in the 1880s and Val Verde became a company-owned town.

After the smelter changed ownership in early 1904, it burned down in September that year. It would take until 1906 for a new owner to build a new, bigger and better smelter.

Since Val Verde Smelter no longer was involved, the name “Humboldt” was selected in 1905, the namesake of the German naturalist, explorer and traveler Baron Friedrich Heinrich von Humboldt. (However, it is quite unlikely he ever traveled to this part of Arizona).

Humboldt had the first dialing telephone system in the region.

ADEQ Takedown of Humboldt Smelter

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality started prep work Jan. 3 on taking down the smelter at the Iron King Mine Humboldt Smelter Superfund site. Dismantling started Jan 18 and the project was expected to last six weeks.

The former smelter brick smokestack and attached brick structure have been naturally deteriorating through the years. ADEQ will encapsulate the materials on site and install additional fencing to limit access to the area.

The former Humboldt Smelter property is about 0.5 miles east of State Route 69, south of the intersection at Third and Main streets. The Environmental Protection Agency manages the federal Superfund site and will address the encapsulated material.

Contact deweysmelter@azdeq.gov with your project-related questions. For further information on the project scope go to https://static.azdeq.gov/wpd/dh-stack-2021dec.pdf.

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This trend pairs beautifully with sustainability as we try to do more with less and stop waste before it starts. Reformulating and repackaging with this in mind is going to be important as we move forward into 2022.

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Belly (and everything else) up to the bar

It turns out the bars of soap born in ancient Babylon are the most sustainable option we have. They require about 30% less water than liquid soap to manufacture, their ingredients tend to be less toxic to the environment, and they’re generally fine with biodegradable packaging like paper and cardboard, according to www.greenmatters.com.

seeds, herbs, spices and other natural byproducts of other processes are being repurposed to keep your skin healthy and young.

Waterless beauty products

As a result, companies are transforming everything from lotion to shampoo to shaving cream into bars, making your choices that much greener!

More producers are formulating concentrated beauty products that, unlike the bar products, don’t even need water to work. Serums, sheet masks, body washes, hair and lip conditioners and other products made this way are lighter, require fewer preservatives, cost less to ship and often last longer than their more conventional counterparts.

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The elimination of all those chemicals, plastic bottles and car trips to those expensive appointments are a savings to the planet as well as the pocketbook.

Makeup with a mission

We’re giving our faces so much love with serums and lotions and facials and surgical tweaks that they’re looking better than ever — to the point where we can get away with some gray! Celebs like Jamie Lee Curtis and Andie McDowell are showing how it can be beautifully done.

Up with upcycling

Waste products from other processes, as humble as coffee grounds, are being used to create new formulations that give us great new options for moisturizing, exfoliating and other vital steps toward feeling and looking our best. Oils,

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Personal care brands are teaming up with nonprofits to raise funding and awareness for wildlife caught in oil spills, regeneration of ecosystems, responsible sourcing and other global issues. Expect more of these collaborations to come to the fore as consumers demand action from manufacturers.

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Men’s fashion may have seemed far removed from the streets of downtown Prescott, the big-box stores of Prescott Valley or the feed stores of Chino Valley, but the arrival of “gorpcore” on the runways a few years ago nearly erased that gap.

The crossover of functional outdoor gear (named for the popular trail mix acronym “good old raisins and peanuts”) onto city streets turned Patagonia puffer coats and Salomon trail runners into the king of trendy outerwear for men who’ve never seen a snow-covered trail.

Prescott’s walkable downtown can look kind of urban if you squint a little, and these practical basics can form the foundation of a functional, fashionable wardrobe

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PLATFORMS ARE PLATEAUING — By this we mean this year’s models look like you have tiny cliffs strapped to your feet, so you can have your head in the clouds while feeling like you’re walking on them. too!

MAKE YOUR POINT — Pointy toes are accenting styles from slingbacks to stilettos to sneakers, believe it or not. This powerfully feminine look gently pushes back against the comfort-first focus and reminds that business can be beautiful, too.

FURRY FUN — The continued evolution of slippers into streetwear and the swiftly improving quality of faux fur are bringing fuzzy mules and fleecelined slip-ons out of the closet for good.

HEELING ARCHITECTURE — Look for pumps and stilettos incorporating transparent spheres, rings, swirls, triangular wedges, cutouts and other architectural flourishes into those never-ending heels.

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We are proud to say that during this time the Prescott Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead by adapting, growing and finding new and innovative ways to continue to serve our members.

Additionally, your Chamber has been unwavering in its support of Prescott area businesses from offering access and information about CARES funding to providing resources and support for businesses struggling to hire or make ends meet.

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce recognizes that business never stopped and neither did we! Our Prescott community is rich in history and heritage and continues to

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be a great place for businesses to grow and for families to thrive in Everybody’s Hometown.

As your 2022 Chair of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, I am committed to continuing to provide support toward the events and networking opportunities we all look forward to every year.

My personal favorite is the tradition of the courthouse lighting in Arizona’s Christmas City! This time-honored tradition highlights Prescott as the special and unique city we are. Through partnerships and collaborations across the Prescott business community, we have continued to upgrade the holiday displays every year and maintain the magic of the event.

This is just one example of why Prescott is a great place to

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Our goal this year is to build on new innovations experienced over the last two years and to come back even better by coming back together! I am optimistic that 2022 will be our best year yet and look forward to collaborating with you to help us create power through partnerships!

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We love the outdoors and have trails to get you out and moving.

The Iron King Trail is a 14-mile, moderately trafficked, out-andback trail for all skill levels. For the more advanced hiker, there is the 4.5-mile Glassford Summit Trail, best used April to September.

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 more fun but remember to keep them leashed and please pick up after them.

We have a wonderful variety of indoor options, too.

The Movement Studio has been serving the Tri-City area with dance, fitness and kenpo karate for over nine years. It is a family-friendly studio offering something for everyone, including free child care for the fitness classes, family pricing and discounts. Owner Sasha Naasz offers challenge programs and fun group activities.

Just down the street is Anytime Fitness, independently owned and operated by Jonathan and Leanne Shearer. A healthy lifestyle 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 equipment that includes cardio, circuit machines, plate-loaded machines, free weights and a full utility room including heavy bags. Aerobics classes are included in the membership. Recently the indoor cycling program was relaunched; Cycle District, formerly known as SpNRG. FreedomCore Pilates studio specializes in a variety of Pilates workouts to strengthen core and obtain maximum fitness in a low-impact fashion that works for all ages. Dance enthusiasts will like Lessons by Lexe, who has classes for the beginner to the more advanced. Mary Heller Dance Arts specializes in a variety of dance styles guaranteed to match your goals.

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Maybe you just want a little help with finding a happy nutritional balance to your life.

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 eating regimen and weight loss.

For more information on the above businesses or other healthy lifestyle options contact the Prescott Valley Chamber at 928.772.8857.

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an internship in Prescott Valley when I was at NAU. I did some research. I just really recognized that Prescott was the place for me.

I think the type of police work that we do, the type of relationships we have with our community, is completely unmatched. It definitely fits with my personality.

Prescott LIVING: You’ve taught at NARTA (the Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy at Yavapai College). What did you teach?

Chief Amy Bonney: I had the opportunity to be a report writing instructor. Not a lot of people fought for that, wanting to teach report writing. However, it is such an important part of what we do — such an important and integral aspect of conducting solid investigations — so I taught that.

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We have always been a Disney family

“IF WE CAN TALK SOMEBODY DOWN — IF THEY ARE SUICIDAL, OR HAVE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, OR HAVE COMMITTED A CRIME AND JUST DON’T WANT TO GO TO JAIL, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER FOR US TO TALK THEM OUT. I DID THAT FOR OVER 10 YEARS WITH OUR SWAT TEAM.”

term leading and working with these younger recruits, helping them to be better prepared to serve in the industry.

Prescott LIVING: You also were a crisis negotiator.

Chief Amy Bonney: Yes. Crisis negotiators are attached to our SWAT teams. We would go out when we had any type of search warrant, a barricade or anything like that, and try to talk the people out. Of course, our last resort is utilization of a tactical team, SWAT. We have it because it is important. We have

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the ability to respond that way. If we can talk somebody down — if they are suicidal, or have mental health challenges, or have committed a crime and just don’t want to go to jail, it is always better for us to talk them out. I did that for over 10 years with our SWAT team.

Prescott LIVING: Chief, you received bike certification. You said it was the hardest thing you have ever done. What is it?

Chief Amy Bonney: As you can imagine, I have done all different

Prescott LIVING: You later were assigned to the communications division for the Prescott Regional Communications Center. What did you do?

Christmas SNAP dance with Reagan and our friend Kristie

Chief Amy Bonney: I was promoted to lieutenant in 2012. I had the opportunity to manage the Regional Communications Center. I will tell you it was one of the most eye-opening things that I ever did.

The communication aspect of any public safety agency is something that is often overlooked. You have to remember that any law enforcement or fire entity works 24/7/365. They don’t operate in a vacuum or a bubble. They are supported by men and women who answer 911, who answer the radio, send us to the calls and help us support our efforts. That gave me a wonderful opportunity and a privilege to lead those people.

Prescott LIVING: You got an advanced degree from the University of Phoenix.

You also graduated from the National FBI Academy.

What does that involve? sorts of training and have earned all different sorts of certifications. I have to tell you that 40-plus hour police mountain bike class was the hardest class I have ever taken.

When I had the opportunity to lead the Community Services Team when our bike squad opened up, I was moved there as a sergeant.

Of course, I wanted to get the bike certification. I thought, “I can ride a mountain bike.”

It was unlike any mountain biking I have ever done. I am not a technical rider. I have ridden some very basic trails. This involved learning how to go down long flights of stairs, learning how to go up a couple of steps on a bicycle. Riding tight corners and tight turns. I fell off that bike more times than I can count.

At the time, my parents were living with us because they were building a house. I walked into the living room one day. My mom saw my legs. They were

black and blue — every inch. She was like, “You’re going to get a blood clot. This is not good.” It was definitely very challenging.

I am very proud that I am still a certified police mountain bike rider.

Prescott LIVING: You worked with special investigation teams.

What do you do?

Chief Amy Bonney: I did about a yearlong rotation. We don’t have the same teams anymore. It was a group of three officers. We were assigned to target specific areas. At the time, we were having problems with burglaries and the reselling of stolen property. We also were having a lot of problems on our trails and in our bathrooms here with some prostitution. We did a lot of work making sure our trails, our bathrooms in our city parks, those type of things were cleaned up and well policed.

Chief Amy Bonney: In 2014, I was awarded a position at the FBI National Academy, an international leadership academy in Quantico, Virginia. I actually had the opportunity to go there and train. I lived there for 10 weeks and trained with 210 other law enforcement professionals, not only from around the country but also from around the globe. They focus on leadership training, executivelevel law enforcement development and networking. It really creates this network of professional law enforcement practitioners who learn from one another. We bounce ideas off each other all the time. It is just a wonderful organization.

As a result of graduating from there, I was awarded a scholarship for further training.

I am so blessed I had a full scholarship to obtain my master’s degree in public administration.

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How Acker Park

Trail System

Got its Name written and photographed by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

As indicated by the annual infrared trail counter data, Acker Park is well known as both a regional and neighborhood park. It averages approximately 60,000 yearly visits.

motorized trail users) he built many of the local trails. Barrie passed away while leading the Prescott Outings Club on a hike to the top of Wheeler Peak in Nevada, doing what he loved.

marked along the trail that passes behind the playground and restroom and ends up by the entrance to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows cemetery where Acker is buried.”

Anyone accessing the 80-acre park’s trails from one of five entrances from South Virginia Street likely has noticed the information posted on the signs and bulletin board referencing the trails as Barrie Mayes Memorial Trail System.

Charlene Craig, a former Prescott resident and Friends of Acker Park founding member, says members of the Yavapai Trails Association nominated the naming of the Acker Park Trails in Barrie’s memory; it was dedicated Sept. 15, 2001.

She points out that Cliffroses are found in abundance on the former water tank top site at the north end of the park and have “a very fragrant aroma and are especially wonderfully to enjoy after a summer rain storm.”

Barrie Mayes moved his family to Prescott from Southern California in 1968. He immediately joined Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) as a pharmacist, working there the rest of his career.

Visitors to the trail system can find features such as the wood bench with a viga pole shade roof on the hilltop that was made “lovingly,” Craig says, by Yavapai Trails association supporter Jerry Munderloh.

An outdoor enthusiast, he was a founding member of the local Sierra Club that began in the early 1970s.

She says the park has protected map slots and two different plant brochures available to visitors.

Barrie was said to be a “tireless trails advocate,” as well as a pioneer for the Prescott Circle Trail concept.

“The Acker Park Loop trail guide and map boxes are at the main trail head area,” she says. “The Mural Trail Guide is in a trail side entrance box on the west side of the road to the south of the parking lot and contains information on the plants

A member of the Prescott Outings Club (founded in 1975) and Yavapai Trails Association (coalition of non-

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There are about 20 commonly found plants varieties in this transitional elevation zone, Craig says, “So seeing high altitude Ponderosa pines and spiny desert Prickly pear growing side by side is not uncommon but seemingly incongruous. Birding is another popular hobby to enjoy at the park.”

In 2016 the Friends of Acker Park set up an endowment fund to support the park’s amenities. To find out more visit www.azfoundation.org/ Give-Where-You-Live/YavapaiCounty. For more park/trail information go to: www.prescott-az. gov/recreation-area/acker-park.

A tribute to Barrie Mayes near the trail entrance states: “Whether it was service to the public lands, environmental groups, his church, or the Prescott Community as a whole, Barrie was always there to help. He continued his public service activities after he partially retired from YRMC in 1989, remaining active in the First United Methodist Church of Prescott, where he served on various church committees and advised the church on its trees and landscaping. For a number of years, Barrie also grew trees for others in the community, planting and nurturing a tree farm at his home and inviting anyone who wanted a tree to come by to buy one at cost or to take one home for free.”

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El Charro Norte

Eat. Drink. Adventure.

Chino Valley

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

Some find it hard to believe, but Chino Valley has amazing restaurants and places to get adult beverages while enjoying the peaceful and friendly environment of Chino Valley. Try these spots.

EAT Essence — Chino Valley’s first upscale establishment.

Modern American cuisine; fine wine list. Winner of the Daily Courier’s “Best of” Chino Valley restaurant.

1021 N. State Route 89 (Safeway shopping center) El Charro — Great Mexican cuisine, amazing homemade margaritas and views of the central Arizona highlands.

El Charro has a taxi bus to come to your home and provide a free round trip. Live entertainment on weekends; daily drink specials. 2879 Arizona Trail Big Daddy E’s — Arguably the best smoke house barbecue in Yavapai County, this small restaurant packs a big bite. Homemade barbecue sauce, jalapeno coleslaw, brisket and sliders. 380 W. Butterfield Road Heidi Lane Café — This lovely café is rightfully named after the street the owner has a farm on.

Ingredients are local; the bread made fresh daily.

Try the Italian or Hot Cuban sandwich and any of the homemade soups. 838 S. State Route 89 El Paraiso — Mexican and Italian make this local gem the best of two culinary worlds; family owned, operated. From calamari to chili rellenos the spectrum is yummy. 1150 N. State Route 89 64

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Aroma Pizza — Monster Pie — a local favorite.

Diners say this is the best pizza and wings in the Quad Cities. 854 S. State Route 89 Thai Spot — This authentic gem is a must try. Locals recommend the Pad Thai or red curry. 316 W. Perkinsville Road, Unit 2 DRINK Insurgent Brewing Company — craft beer with unique flavors and a bar food menu. A friendly staff and newly renovated space makes this brewery a must to do a flight.

Try the new Peavine Ale; a portion goes to improving the Peavine Trail system. 990 N. State Route 89, Unit D Granite Creek Vineyards — Under new ownership, this vineyard offers weekend music. Sip some lovely wine and listen to music under a canopy of trees. Locals recommend the Granite Creek chardonnay. 2515 N. Road, 1 E Lucy’s Bar and Grill — The local dive bar with great burgers and cheese curds. If you want to play some pull and listen to good music this is the place on a Friday night. 3020 N. State Route 89

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LET EDUCATION CONTINUE TO Drive Our Community

By Cathy Stonecipher, Administrative Director, Guidance Helicopters, Inc.

Our community’s education is extremely important to Guidance Helicopters, Inc., and we strive to promote community awareness.

By sponsoring the education section, we hope that our community members become aware of all of our children’s educational opportunities in Yavapai County.

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Our goal is to produce pilots who set the standard in the industry for professionalism and safety.

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UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott 928.777.6600 www.prescott.erau.edu Northern Arizona University - Prescott Campus 1100 E. Sheldon St. Prescott 928.523.2988 www.nau.edu/statewide-campuses/ nau-yavapai-college Northern Arizona University - Yavapai 7351 Skoog Blvd.

Prescott Valley 928.523.2988 www.nau.edu/prescottvalley

Rogers Academy of Beauty 2375 AZ-69 Prescott 928.848.9929 www.rogersacademyofbeauty.com PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS Chino Valley Unified School District #51 650 E. Center St. Chino Valley 928.636.2458 www.chinovalleyschools.com Humboldt Unified School District 6411 N. Robert Rd. Prescott Valley 928.759.4000 www.humboldtunified.com

Prescott Unified Prescott College School District 220 Grove Ave. 300 E. Gurley St. Prescott Prescott 877.350.2100 928.445.5400 www.prescott.edu www.prescottschools.com

Yavapai College Mayer Unified School District No. 43 1100 E. Sheldon St. PO Box 1059 Prescott 12606 E. Main St. 928.445.7300 Mayer www.yc.edu 928.642.1000 www.mayerschools.org TECHNICAL & TRADE SCHOOLS Yavapai Accomodation School Career & Technical District No. 99 K-12 Education Center (CTEC) 220 Ruger Rd., Suite 1 7497 E. Addis Ave. Prescott Valley Prescott 928.776.2002 928.759.8126 www.yavapaicountyhighschool.com www.yc.edu/ctec Guidance Helicopters, Inc. Helicopter Flight School 6565 Crystal Ln. Prescott 928.443.9370 www.guidanceaero.com

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Mountain Institute Joint Technical Education District (JTED) 220 Ruger Rd., Suite 2 Prescott 928.771.0791 www.micted.net

Bright Futures Preschool Humboldt Unified School District 6411 N. Robert Rd. Prescott Valley 928.759.5130 www.bf.humboldtunified.com

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Busy Bee Learning Center 8665 E. Florentine Rd. Prescott Valley 928.772.6333 www.busybeelearningcenter.net Cedar Tree Montessori Private School 129 N. Pleasant St Prescott 928.771.8785 www.cedartreemontessori.com Christian Academy of Prescott Private School 148 S. Marina St. Prescott 928.445.2565 Cornerstone Christian Preschool Private School 700 W. Rosser St. Prescott 928.771.2754 www.prescottcornerstone.com/ preschool Discovery Gardens Early Childhood Center Prescott Unified School District 300 E. Gurley St. Prescott 928.442.1283 www.prescottschools.com/ discoverygardens

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Abia Judd Elementary School Prescott Unified School District 1749 Williamson Valley Rd. Prescott 928.717.3263 www.prescottschools.com/aj Coyote Springs Elementary School Humboldt Unified School District 6625 N. Cattletrack Dr. Prescott Valley 928.759.4300 www.cs.humboldtunified.com Del Rio Elementary School Chino Valley Unified School District 1036 North Rd. 1 West Chino Valley 928.636.4414 www.chinovalleyschools.com Granville Elementary School Humboldt Unified School District 5250 N. Stover Dr. Prescott Valley 928.759.4800 www.ge.humboldtunified.com

James Family Prescott YMCA 750 Whipple St. Prescott 928.445.7221 www.prescottymca.org/preschool

Humboldt Elementary School Humboldt Unified School District 2750 S. Corral St. Prescott Valley 928.759.4400 www.he.humboldtunified.com

Little Dreamers Preschool Academy 7175 E. 2nd St. Prescott Valley 928.800.1488 www.azlittledreamers.com

Lake Valley Elementary School Humboldt Unified School District 3900 N. Starlight Dr. Prescott Valley 928.759.4200 www.lv.humboldtunified.com

Little Explorers Learning Academy 12150 E. Turquoise Cir. Dewey 928.379.5068 www.facebook.com/ littleexplorerslearningacademy

Liberty Traditional School Humboldt Unified School District K-8 3300 N. Lake Valley Rd. Prescott Valley 928.759.4500 www.lib.humboldtunified.com

Valley Learning Center 2235 AZ-89, Ste.1 Chino Valley 928.636-1656 www.valleylearningcenters.com

Lincoln Elementary School Prescott Unified School District 201 Park Ave. Prescott 928.717.3249 www.prescottschools.com/lincoln Mayer Elementary School Mayer Unified School District No. 45 12568 E. Main St. Mayer 928.642.1101 www.mayerschools.org Mountain View Elementary School Humboldt Unified School District 8601 E. Loos Dr. Prescott Valley 928.759.4700 www.mv.humboldtunified.com Taylor Hicks Elementary School Prescott Unified School District 1845 Campbell Ave. Prescott 928.717.3276 www.prescottschools.com/th Territorial Early Childhood Center Chino Valley Unified School District Preschool-2nd Grade 1088 Mahan Lane Chino Valley 928.636.3842 www.tecc.chinovalleyschools.com MIDDLE SCHOOLS Bradshaw Mountain Middle School Humboldt Unified School District 12255 Turquoise Circle Dewey 928.759.4900 www.ms.humboldtunified.com

Glassford Hill Middle School Humboldt Unified School District 6901 Panther Path Prescott Valley 928.759.4600 www.gh.humboldtunified.com Granite Mountain School Prescott Unified School District 1800 Williamson Valley Rd. Prescott 928.717.3253 www.prescottschools.com/gms Heritage Middle School Chino Valley Unified School District 1076 North Rd. 1 W. Chino Valley 928.636.4464 www.chinovalleyschools.com

Prescott Mile High Middle School Prescott Unified School District 300 S. Granite St. Prescott 928.717.3241 www.prescottschools.com/pmhms HIGH SCHOOLS Aspire High School Yavapai Accomodation School District No. 99 2970 Centerpointe East Dr. Prescott 928.759.8126 www.yavapaicountyhighschool.com Bradshaw Mountain High School Humboldt Unified School District High School 6000 Long Look Dr. Prescott Valley 928.759.4100 www.hs.humboldtunified.com Chino Valley High School Chino Valley Unified School District 760 E. Center St. Chino Valley 928.636.2298 www.cvhs.chinovalleyschools.com Prescott High School Prescott Unified School District 1050 N. Ruth St. Prescott 928.445.2322 www.prescottschools.com/phs Mayer High School Mayer Unified School District No. 44 17300 E. Mule Deer Dr. Mayer 928.642.1200 www.mayerhs.mayerschools.org Yavapai County High School Yavapai Accomodation School District No. 99 6325 Baja Circle Prescott Valley 928.759.8126 www.yavapaicountyhighschool.com CHARTER SCHOOLS Acorn Montessori Schools Preschool-8 8556 E. Loos Dr. Prescott Valley 928.772.5778 www.acornmontessori.com Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center (AAEC) High School 7500 E. Skoog Blvd.

Prescott Valley 928.775.3200 www.aaechs.com/campuses

BASIS Prescott​ K-12 1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy.

Prescott 928.277.0334 www.basised.com/prescott Canyon View Prep Academy High School 9030 E. Florentine Rd. Prescott Valley 928.775.5115 www.canyonview-prep.org Franklin Phonetic Primary School K-8 6116 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott Valley 928.775.6747 www.franklinphoneticschool.com La Tierra Community School K-7 124 N. Virginia St. Prescott 928.445.5100 www.latierracommunityschool.org Mingus Springs Charter School K-8 3600 N. Sunset Dr. Chino Valley 928.636.4766 www.mingusspringsschool.org Mountain Oak School​ Preschool-8th Grade 1455 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott 928.541.7700 www.mountainoakschool.org Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy​ High School 551 1st St., Prescott 928.717.3272 www.northpointacademy.org Park View Schools Middle School 9030 E. Florentine Rd. Prescott Valley 928.775.5115 www.parkviewschool.org PACE Preparatory Academy High School 6711 E. 2nd St. Prescott Valley 928.775.9675 www.paceacademy.com Prescott Valley School K-8 9500 E. Lorna Ln. Prescott Valley 928.772.8744 www.pvschool

Primavera School Preschool-5th Grade 1446 Moyer Rd. Prescott 928.445.5382 www.primaveraschool.org

Skyview School K-8 125 S. Rush St. Prescott 928.776.1730 www.skyviewschool.org

Tri-City College Prep High School 5th-12th 5522 Side Rd. Prescott 928.777.0403 www.tricityprep.org

Willow Creek Charter School K-8 2100 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott 928.776.1212 www.willowcreekcharter.com PRIVATE SCHOOLS

ASCEND School K-12 special education 3021 Centerpointe East Dr. Prescott 928.443.9290 www.azautismascend.org Orme School High School 1000 E. Orme School Rd. Mayer 928.632.7601 ​www.ormeschool.org Prescott Adventist Christian School K-8 2980 Willow Creek Rd. Prescott 928.224.8022 www.prescottadventistchristian school.com Sacred Heart Catholic School Preschool-8th Grade 131 N. Summit Ave. Prescott 928.445.2621 sacredhearteducation.com

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Playground Dedicated Written by Ray Newton, Photography by PUSD

“It’s all about the kids.”

With those five words, David Hess, M.D., president, Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott, described his feeling about the Jan. 6 dedication of playground equipment at the Discovery Gardens Playground on the northwest side of Washington Traditional School on Gurley Street.

Hess and about 50 others — pre-school age children, parents, school officials and townspeople — watched as Christine Resnick, foundation executive director, and playground supervisors officially cut the red ribbon to dedicate the playground made possible by a $64,700 donation by the community foundation.

“2022 couldn’t start better,” Resnick said.

“Kids squealing, laughing and interacting in a terrific outdoor setting that is safe and secure.”

Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard told Prescott Living, “I can’t find words to express the appreciation we have for the Jewish Community Foundation. It has supported our schools through computers, labs, help with the curriculum and now this playground. We all have been positively impacted.”

The fenced playground has a large, covered area over slides, swings, climbing platforms and other playtime equipment. Artificial turf and a rubberized surface will keep youngsters safe.

More details are available through Rebecca Horniman, PUSD marketing director, at 928.445.5400.

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We provide a broad and relevant curriculum based on our mission, philosophy, and Schoolwide Learning Expectations. We are devoted educators dedicated to curriculum development and best practices in instructional methodology to meet students needs in the 21st century.

We welcome you to visit our school, talk with our faculty and families, and take a tour or shadow for a day. Please contact us to learn more.

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YOU Education

PUSD Spotlights

Student Social-Emotional Needs

by Joe Howard, Superintendent, Prescott Unified School District

I am very excited to represent the many great things the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) has to offer for our students. For the next few months, I will be working with some of our leaders and directors to describe the work we do in public schools these days that many may not know all about.

Coaching & Counseling Team Check-In at Abia Judd

Contemporary public education is better than ever at teaching academic skills and basics for students to be ready for today’s challenges. But research and reality will show us that many issues in society have become schools’ responsibilities as we partner with our parents and community to help our students become productive and successful citizens.

One issue schools in the country have all begun to take on over the last few years is socialemotional and mental-stability issues Six years ago, PUSD began to train teachers and fund staffing to support students’ social-emotional needs. This past year, our district took that movement to another level by providing a director position to oversee the many programs and several staff dedicated to this cause.

I am excited to introduce you to our new Social Emotional Director Jessy Stickel.

In her words: I’m so happy to get an opportunity to connect with all of you. I have been with PUSD for seven years now as an academic advisor, student success coach, and now as the social-emotional director.

What an honor to be with a district that values building social-emotional capacity. Together we are creating opportunities for our students, staff and families to increase their self and social awareness, providing tools for healthy relationships through positive engagement, and giving them the resources to make constructive choices that honor their goals.

To accomplish this I have chosen to focus on four main areas of delivery. Culture, which is our district’s beliefs, climate, what our practices are that we participate in daily, collaboration with our community organizations and resources, and lastly our onsite coaching and counseling services.

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SEL Professional Development Day: onsite staff and community presenters

If you have any questions, ideas or concerns please reach out to me at jessica.stickel@prescottschools. com. I look forward to talking with you.

Additional information is available at www. sites.google.com/prescottschools.com/ pusd-social-emotional-services/home

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein

Education is the basis for the growth and progress of society allowing people to contribute more, in their areas of expertise, to create better communities. Education on every level develops problem-solving skills and provides the opportunity for empowerment through hard work.

We’re proud to introduce our newest, regular section in Prescott LIVING Magazine, the Education Section! The section will appear in every bi-monthly issue including a complete directory, local articles and messages from local schools to help you decide what best suits your personal or family needs.

A special thank you goes out to Guidance Helicopters, Inc. for sponsorship of the Education Section! Because of their generosity, we are able to bring you more information from our local schools.

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Stories by Ray Newton

Continued from page 23

(Photos by Ray Newton)

YC Considers Tax Increase, Approves Tuition Fees Enrollment increases and growth within the Yavapai College system prompted the college’s Governing Board members to consider requesting a 3% increase in the county property tax levy to support the college’s growth.

The request was announced during the Nov. 16 board workshop. Chairwoman Deb McCasland said the board was emphatic in supporting the stated college strategic plan of providing accessible and affordable educational opportunities to county residents.

YC operates six campuses and centers within the county. The college offers more than 100 degrees or certificate programs.

It also provides community services and cultural and recreational activities at several locations.

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approve final figures until its May meeting.

During that public meeting, the board will review and vote on budget numbers presented by college officials.

Rumsey said the college was optimistic about enrollment figures for the year to date. He said fall enrollment had increased 6.5 % over the previous year. Predictions are that future enrollments will increase.

Currently, about 7,400 students are enrolled; about 23% are fulltime. State data indicates YC was one of only three community colleges in the state to experience enrollment increase this past fall.

College Sets Tuition for 2022-23 Taking pride in keeping its tuition low, the YC Governing Board approved tuition and fees for the coming academic year during its October meeting.

• In-state tuition: Tier 1 (base) $98 per credit; Tier 2 (lab) $113 per credit; Tier 3 (career-technical education) $126 per credit.

• Western Undergraduate Exchange: Tier 1 (base) $147 per credit; Tier 2 (lab) $170 per credit; Tier 3 (career-technical education) $188.

• Senior discounts for credit classes: 50% (previously 25 %).

The board reduced tuition by 50% for online concurrent high school students for the coming academic year.

President Lisa Rhine said higher education gives students a significant jumpstart in meeting their career goals.

YC officials are pleased the college offers affordable online options in Arizona. YC’s tuition is 40% below the national average for community colleges. More information about Yavapai College at www.yc.edu.

Stories by Ray Newton

The Prescott Pioneer

Planned improvements along the Granite Creek Corridor in downtown Prescott are delayed until October 2022 because bids for corridor construction were about $800,000 higher than estimates had predicted. (Photo courtesy City of Prescott)

Granite Creek Corridor Improvements Delayed Improvements along the Granite Creek Corridor will be delayed for several months because construction bids came in higher than expected.

Improvements likely won’t begin until October 2022, with completion expected April 2023.

Only two firms submitted bids: Asphalt Paving and Supply, $2.55 million, and Fann Contracting Inc., $3.4 million. Both were significantly higher than the original $1.9 million cost estimate. Bids were presented to the City Council Oct. 26.

Tyler Goodman, assistant to the city manager, said costs were higher because construction and materials prices and supply chain issues have increased dramatically during the past several months.

New bid requests likely will occur late spring or early summer. “We’ll be submitting this bid request again through the City’s budget process and will have to receive continued City Council support,” Goodman said.

Construction was complicated further when the $500,000 grant the City applied for through the Land and Water Conservation Fund in 2021 was delayed until the 2022 round for grants.

Goodman said he and City Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes will pursue that grant request opportunity again.

They believe they can ask for even more than a half-million dollars.

Corridor Improvements When complete, the corridor will include better overhead lighting,

new signage, Greenway Trails and improved trail surfaces, better access for handicapped and major improvements to creek channels.

City personnel and local groups long have considered Granite Creek Corridor — the stream beds that run through the center of downtown Prescott — as a potential destination, much like San Antonio’s Riverwalk, but smaller.

Goodman said groups and organization involved in planning corridor improvements include the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Public Service, Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott Creeks, City Tourism Advisory Committee, Northern Arizona Council of Governments and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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YOU Health & Happiness

Nurture your Immunity Throughout Winter

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

Winter is a beautiful season around Greater Prescott, but like everywhere else it’s a fertile breeding ground for respiratory viruses and other infections.

We need to be more vigilant than ever about bolstering our immune systems so we can make it through the season without being knocked down.

Keeping our immune systems strong requires being consistent with many of the same habits that promote overall health: a nutritious diet, adequate exercise and (particularly) sleep, staying hydrated and finding productive ways to cope with stress.

But there are other specific measures you and your family can take to reinforce your immune system to get through the remainder of this season and into the next:

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CHOOSE IMMUNEBOOSTING FOODS Vitamin C has long been associated with supporting immune health for its role in creating white blood cells and is especially abundant in guava, citrus, bell peppers, strawberries, broccoli and kale. Vitamin D is equally important but harder to find — it’s in salmon and other oily fishes, fortified milks and orange juice, but ask your physician if you should be taking a supplement.

KEEP CONNECTED Stay in contact with your friends and family, in person when possible or via calls, texts, letters, Facetime, whatever works best.

Studies have shown genes which are positively affected by social connection also impact immunity.

CAREFUL ABOUT OVERTRAINING It does boost your immune system, when you’re well, but if you’re starting to feel a little bit “off,” pushing yourself too hard can weaken your immunity further.

BUT DO GET OUT Sunlight on our skin generates the chemicals your body needs to generate vitamin D on its own, so despite the cold try to expose as much skin as you can to the sun for a few minutes each day (but don’t go for too long without sunscreen).

WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY Don’t forget this and other fundamentals of basic hygiene. Cover your cough with a tissue or your elbow instead of your hand. Don’t share utensils or napkins with others who might be sick. Wash and cook foods thoroughly to avoid foodborne illness.

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Love Reigns at

Zoological Sanctuary

by Molly Williams, Education Coordinator, Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

It’s a tale of true love!

If you’ve been to the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary within the last year, you may have noticed a great horned owl perched in a tree near one of our great horned owl exhibits. Did one of our owls find its way out of the exhibit?

No, that handsome owl would be the one that sanctuary staff has lovingly knighted with the name Prince Albert.

The tale as old as time: handsome Albert has a serious crush on Victoria, one of our female great horned owls.

Victoria started calling Heritage Park her home in 2009 after being rescued from a wing injury; one that kept her from being released. Albert was first noticed visiting Victoria in the beginning of 2021.

Since then, every day you can see Albert perched some place near Victoria. You may find him on her exhibit, perched in the tree right next to hers, or perhaps across the path gazing from a distance.

Albert comes and goes as he pleases and never bothers sanctuary guests, staff or residents. Albert and Victoria will call to one another during the day and into the nighttime hours. It’s truly an amazing bond to witness.

Next time you visit the sanctuary be sure to look up and get a glimpse of the loving Prince Albert and his Queen Victoria, the true royalty of Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.

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Keep Pets

Cozy & Secure This Winter

Winter in Greater Prescott is wonderful — it makes us who we are. We’re one of those places in Arizona that gets to have a real one, with snow and snowplows and snow angels and snow people and seeing our pets’ adorable paw prints in the snow.

But it’s easy to forget, especially if you’re a recent transplant from the desert, that our furry friends need some protection from the cold despite all that furriness. Nippy temperatures and seasonal methods of coping with it do bring some hazards to the pet life, as sweet as it can be in dog- and cat- and horse-crazy territory like we’re in.

Because we all have brain freezes sometimes, the American Humane Society provides these reminders from our beloved critters about how to keep them high and dry for the rest of the cold season.

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1. Gimme shelter.

Your animals are your loyal, loving companions and deserve to be safe from our freezing temperatures which often extend into May, and this includes cats who may be allowed to roam the neighborhood at other times of the year, though our proximity to coyotes make this a pretty dicey idea to begin with.

Keep your cats indoors and leave your dogs there, too, when you’re not taking them out for their daily exercise.

2. Dress me.

Aside from those truly bred for winter like huskies and St. Bernards, dogs do get cold when they’re out in freezing and sub-freezing temperatures.

Small and short-coated canines, especially, appreciate sweaters in the winter. So, there’s no reason to be embarrassed about picking up

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that adorable sweater you found for little Max or Maxine at the store.

will be appreciated by the others, especially during our coldest snaps.

3. Protect me from seasonal toxins.

Antifreeze and road salt are the two most commonly used winter chemicals that can cause severe medical issues for your pets. Keep the automotive chemical out of reach and clean up any spills ASAP, before the sweet smell or taste can attract animals or small children with a potentially fatal dose.

Give horses and other equines as much hay, grass and legumes as they want; the extra fuel helps their bodies to regulate their temperature.

De-icing salt contains sodium chloride, which irritates animals’ paws and can be fatal when ingested, especially in large amounts; wipe your dog’s feet down frequently.

4. Horse sense.

If you have horses on your property, make sure they always have access to a barn or three-sided shelter and unfrozen water. Body-clipped horses should wear blankets throughout the winter, and they

5. Watch out for the rest of us.

Don’t be shy about helping other animals you see struggling in the winter landscape. You can fashion shelters for outdoor cats out of plastic tubs, pallets, shipping containers, tractor tires and just about anything else.

In your yard, keep strings of outdoor lights and play equipment that deer could get tangled up in to a minimum.

If you’re concerned about someone else’s animals, try to find a way to tactfully ask if there’s any way you can help them out.

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YOU Pets

PET LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP is all Around Us

Stories Written, Compiled by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society.

February is known as the “month of love” because of Valentine’s Day. It’s also known as Friendship Month and American Heart Month. All of these celebrations make me think of our pets and what they bring to our lives.

First thing is unconditional love. We’ve all heard the saying that “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than it loves itself,” and I believe that with all my heart.

They have such an amazing connection with us — feeling our mood and emotions and knowing just what we need at the right time. They know we are going to take care of them and love them, and our reward is them actually taking care of and loving us!

Some people think there isn’t that kind of connection with a cat, but I disagree. Cats are extremely tuned in to our emotions, too, knowing what we need and providing us with head butts, cuddles, purrs and love.

Second thing: friendship.

Our pets provide the truest form of friendship; they never lie to us or betray us, never tell our secrets and never judge us by what we look like or what job we have. They’re always there when we need to talk or vent about our day or something

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that happened, and just by doing that it always seems to make everything better.

They truly are the best therapists out there! It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re with your furry family members!

Third thing is a healthy heart and healthier lifestyle.

People with pets tend to be healthier because they are more active going out for walks and playing with their dogs. Pet’s help to lower blood pressure, heart rates and cholesterol levels. They provide companionship to ease loneliness and help with PTSD. And March just happens to be the month of New Beginnings.

If you’re looking for a new beginning, think about adopting a pet who will provide you with unconditional love, friendship and health. Check out the following pages to learn a little more about Yavapai Humane Society and even see updates on animals that were adopted. Writer Anne Lamott says, “My idea of absolute happiness is to be in bed on a rainy day with my blankie, my cat and my dog.”

We couldn’t agree more!

Readies Horses for Adoption I recently read a beautiful saying: “Horses carry the wisdom of healing in their hearts and offer it to any humans who possess the humility to listen.”

shelters is designed to increase adoptions of equines around the country.

Anyone who has ever spent any time with a horse knows the unique gift they give us by just looking in their eyes.

Winners were scored based on the increase in adoptions from the previous year, along with the quality of the promotional content and campaigns on social media.

Yavapai Humane Society’s Equine Center in Chino Valley, 3731 N. Road 1 W, is an adoption-focused program for horses. Every horse receives health care and training prior to being made available for adoption.

We’re a member of the Equine Welfare Data Collective, and in 2019 we received the Grand Prize in ASPCA’s Help A Horse Home Challenge, winning $35,000. This nationwide competition for equine rescues and

More than 170 groups nationwide participated, and we are honored to have won the grand prize. We also hosted a state Bureau of Land Management adoption event in April 2019 where all records were broken for wild horses and burros being adopted during a single event.

YHS’s Equine Center thrives through the staff and volunteers who work with the horses every day to make sure they are healthy, eating well, getting exercise and are safe so we can find them their perfect home.

If you’re looking for unconditional love with a horse, Yavapai Humane Society has a variety of amazing horses from which to choose. Horse adoptions are available by appointment at the Equine Center.

Please call 928.515.4947 to schedule a time to come out to see any of the horses available.

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HOMEMADE DOG FOOD

May be the Way to Go We all try to spend time on good nutrition and healthy eating for ourselves, and it is just as important we spend time on those things for our canine family members!

I recently noticed that my dog was having issues with her potty sessions, and she was just getting a little lethargic. A friend told me about the dog food she makes for her dogs that incorporates dry food with wet, and how much they love it!

Cassidy has always been a picky eater and not a fan of dry food, which is necessary for her health. I decided to give the recipe a try, and she loves it. She eats every drop, is having much healthier and successful potty sessions and is feeling much better. I will never buy another can of dog food again.

Making this food couldn’t be any easier, and it’s all healthy and natural ingredients.

2 lbs. Chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 1 bag Frozen peas and carrots 1 Sweet potato 1 can/box Chicken broth or stock, unsalted 1. Bake the chicken at 425 until fully cooked. (About 20-25 minutes; when thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 160-165). I use a small amount of

olive oil on the pan to avoid sticking or burning (added bonus, olive oil helps their fur stay healthy and shiny).

2. Use your food processor to chop the chicken or cut it by hand into very small pieces.

3. Cook the sweet potato until it is cooked but still firm; remove the skin. Cut into small doggie sized bites.

4. In a container add cooled chicken, frozen veggies, cooled sweet potato and some chicken broth. Mix ingredients and refrigerate.

5. When serving, I put her dry food in the bottom of her bowl, add some chicken broth and the chicken mixture, mix it all together and serve with love.

Depending on the size of your dog, this should last about a week. Cassidy is 20 pounds, and she eats it twice a day with about ¼ to ½ cup per serving. There are many other versions of DIY dog food online so you can change things up between chicken/beef and other proteins.

Now you can sit back and get ready for some thank you tail wagging and kisses. It’s nice knowing that your fur-kid is eating healthy yummy food and getting the nutrients they need naturally.

Bone appetit!

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PET GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM Offers Peace of Mind for your Pet’s Care Have you thought about what will happen to your beloved pets should something happen to you? Our pets are family, and just as we make provisions to ensure our children will be taken care of, we should do the same for our pets.

Yavapai Humane Society established the Pet Guardianship Program to help put your mind at ease knowing your furry family member(s) will be taken care of and loved by our staff, while we find them their new forever home.

By enrolling your pet(s) in this program, you can feel confident knowing they will be looked after under the care of our no-kill ethic facility in the event of your passing.

Whether your pet is a dog, cat or horse, YHS will take full responsibility for the care of your pet and

will adopt them into a loving home with a new family who meet the select criteria set by you. We take great care in finding the right home for your beloved pet.

You will fill out an enrollment form for each pet with their complete details, including their personality, their likes and dislikes, what they’re afraid of, if they get along with other animals or kids, dietary preferences, what lifestyle they are used to, their medical history and more, all to make the transition as stress-free as possible for them.

When you register for our Pet Guardianship Program you will have access to a dedicated line with a YHS staff member if you have questions or are no longer able to care for your pet(s).

You will receive a magnet for your refrigerator, a window cling and a wallet card that will alert people of your enrollment in the program. In addition, we include a tag for your pet showing they are in the Pet Guardianship program with our dedicated phone number.

For more information or to enroll your pets in the Pet Guardianship Program, please contact Gina Angueira, our Donor Development & Grant Manager, at 928.445.2666, Ext 118.

All we ask in return is that you maintain a yearly gift to Yavapai Humane Society and to specify a bequest, of any amount, to YHS in your will.

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CAROL’S PUPDATE

We are thrilled with this little girl. Renamed Annie (as in Little Orphan…), she has become a whirlwind of delight and joy, not just for us but also our Golden Retriever and, honestly, everyone in the neighborhood.

While Annie doesn’t chew our rugs or furniture, she has been a bit wary of my husband and is taking her time to learn basic rules of being housebroken. She knows the commands “sit” and “come.” She doesn’t run away from us.

We live in a dog-friendly neighborhood with other rescued dogs that has made it easier to acclimate her to people and other dogs. When she is anxious, she stays close to me or her protector, the Golden Retriever. She has shown zero aggression and is proving to be a highly sensitive alert dog.

She and the Golden Retriever, who weighs 70 pounds compared to Annie’s 10, spend the day racing each other inside and out. They are particularly funny when they play tug-of-war. The big dog patiently lets Annie dominate the game early on, eventually swinging her head from

side to side as Annie’s feet come off the ground. But that little dog is a toughie, she hangs on until she doesn’t and then picks up the rope and they do it again!

A reminder to everyone who has a little dog: We were out playing “tennis” earlier today when I noticed three Harris hawks circling nearby. There was no question they were fixated on Annie. For that reason, we keep Annie on a leash at all times.

Given her background as one of the dogs rescued from a hoarding situation, I have to believe there was someone who worked with her and possibly other dogs to ready them for adoption. Whoever it was did a magnificent job.

This note is to say thank you for what you do, what they did and for the care your organization took with us when we drove up from Phoenix to look at her.

Here she is, on the couch where she belongs with her best friend and protector. And, a couple of her just being Annie.

(Thank you for the update Carol! We LOVE happily ever after updates).

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PANDA Settles into Her New Home To all volunteers and employees at the Yavapai Humane Society,

My name is Panda, and I spent a few weeks visiting all of you. On Dec. 5, a couple came and adopted me, and I thought I should let you know how things are going.

I had a nice ride across town and up the mountain to my new home. Before I could leave my transport cage, my new housemate Gina saw me and hissed. That did not start us off well.

For two weeks I spent most of my time under the bed, hiding from Gina. My litter pan and food dishes were in the master bath, and the food was tasty and the pan was cleaned every day.

Gina wandered in occasionally, but I hid under the bed.

She is 15 years old and has lost her hearing and during this time, she also lost her eyesight.

That actually helped as she couldn’t see or hear me so I could wander around a little.

After a trip to see Dr. Raenell Killian at the vet, it was discovered that Gina had high blood pressure.

With pills, she regained her eyesight. The bad news was that she could see me again. The good news is that she’s getting used to me as long as I stay at a distance.

I took a trip to meet Dr. Killian at Prescott Animal Hospital, and I really like her. I’m going to need some dental work soon so I may not like her as well after that.

As for my new home, it has lots of windows with wide sills. Perfect for a kitty to sit and watch the birds, deer and the dreaded javelina.

There are lots of shelves for me to jump on although until the Christmas Santa and Snowman collections are put away, I’m trying to be careful with my prowling.

My new people allow me to sleep with them, and I have a really soft blanket to keep me warm. I’m also having fun with cat toys, which gives me exercise. I’ve been slowly investigating my new home and have found my way into the garage via the cat door where there’s another litter pan for me to use.

And I’ve discovered the downstairs where there are more rooms with nice windows. I’m guessing I’ll have to be pretty careful in the sewing room if I don’t want to get yelled at.

I just thought you all might want to know that I’m happy here, and as soon as Gina realizes that I’m her new roommate, things will be fine.

Thank you for all you do for kitties like me who need a new home.

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Prescott LIVING: What prompted you to apply for the chief position in Prescott?

Chief Amy Bonney: I was so fortunate. I had worked up to the rank of deputy chief in 2016. I certainly did not begin my career thinking “OK, someday I am going to be the chief.” I’d thought of that goal, but I didn’t want to be the chief anywhere but here. When Chief Deborah Black announced her retirement, I thought, “OK, I’m ready.” I have had some wonderful leadership and mentors.

Chief Black and I worked very closely together. She afforded me so many opportunities to do things as the deputy chief.

That really made me very well prepared to step into that role.

Prescott LIVING: You told me something I hope you can amplify. You said, “I believe God creates our advance and guides our steps.”

Chief Amy Bonney: Clearly, this is where He wants me to be. My faith is something I rely on every single day. I do firmly believe that God puts us in situations where we can best meet the need and where we can best show His love.

That sounds a little bit sappy, but I think we are in a service profession, and we have to take care of people and we have to love people. Every opportunity that we have to just serve and be His hands and feet, I think, is important.

Prescott LIVING: Tell us about your family. Your parents live here. Your husband Brandon works at Trinity Christian School. Your daughter Reagan goes to school there.

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was not especially thrilled that I was going to be a police officer. (chuckles) Oh well, whatever I can do to be a little bit rebellious.

Brandon is a retired Prescott Valley police lieutenant. And now he does all sorts of assignments at Trinity. It’s like a combination of security and handyman work, plus substitute teaching.

Prescott LIVING: Your daughter Reagan is an athlete, too.

Chief Amy Bonney: She’s a much better athlete than I ever was or could ever dream of being. She plays volleyball, softball and soccer and cross country. She loves all of those. When she came to me this year and said she wanted to do cross country, I teased her, ‘You’ve never even run around the block.’ But she has been training.

She loves it. The Trinity girls cross country team is doing fantastic.

Prescott LIVING: You’re really active in the community. You just passed over the gavel after finishing your term as president of Kiwanis. You work with Teen’s Closet, Women Who Care, America Lutheran Church.

You’ve been in “Dancing With The Stars.” You were nominated this year for an Athena Award.

Chief Amy Bonney: The programs and organizations I’m involved in are just part of why I love Prescott so much. I’ve always loved being involved in the community. When I was growing up, I was blessed to be surrounded by wonderful people who supported and encouraged me.

Giving back just seems so natural.

Yes, I’m busy, but it is fun, and I get to meet many people I’d otherwise not have a chance to spend time with. I do have a life beyond just being with the police department.

Sir Robert Peel, we talk about him a lot with his Principles of Policing.

I have been so fortunate to be trained and to train youth leaders at the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia. This tree is on the grounds and graduates get to take their photo with it upon completion of the Yellow Brick Road physical fitness challenge.

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(Editor’s note: Peel was a conservative British statesman in the early 19th century and is credited with developing the principles of modern police departments.)

He said, “The police are the community, and the community are the police.” It really is true.

You can’t be part of a community without getting out there and doing things outside of your normal day in, day out. We try to encourage all of our colleagues to do that.

Prescott LIVING: Describe the crime rate in Prescott?

Chief Amy Bonney: We are lower in most of the areas that probably matter to people. We do not have a very high violent crime rate.

You can walk down the street in Prescott and you can be very safe.

That’s something that we work very hard to maintain. In terms of other concerns, we do have an issue, as does every community,

with domestic and family violence.

The other thing that literally just keeps me awake at night is illegal drugs. It is not just in Prescott, it really isn’t. It is a nationwide problem we are seeing, especially with counterfeit pills. That is mostly what we are seeing here in Prescott.

When I first started, we had a huge meth problem. It never went away. It just faded into the background when we started seeing these issues with heroin. But now, we don’t see people sitting on street corners injecting heroin into their veins. What we do see and what we do know is that a tremendous counterfeit pill problem — fentanyl — in our state and in our country.

We have had very young people, very old people and everything in between have fatal overdoses of drugs. In most cases, the overdoses are accidental, people don’t mean to kill themselves. But these drugs aren’t made in labs, they aren’t controlled and the ones using aren’t usually the addicts we imagine

in our head. It really CAN be our kids. It could be the person sitting next to you in the movie theater.

Prescott LIVING: How big of a department do you have now?

Chief Amy Bonney: We have 74 authorized sworn police officers and 122 full-time employees from our communications center to our records clerk including our police officers and support teams. Actually, one of the very first things I started working on was updating our strategic plan and really focusing on what we need in order to continue to maintain the type of community that we all know and enjoy.

We’re analyzing that right now.

Recruiting is a big challenge nationwide. I think the rhetoric and narrative that has been churning in our 24/7 news cycle the past couple of years has not done us as a profession any favors. We are really working hard to recruit and focus on maintaining the very best, sustaining that professional standard of hiring the right people.

I think any movement to defund law enforcement is really born out of people’s frustrations.

We have seen times in history when people are frustrated. Police are a very, very visible aspect of government. When police do something, it usually receives a lot of attention. That’s completely understandable. We are no strangers to having the spotlight shine on us. What my belief and concern is that when people say “defund,” what they really want us to do is to look at the way we are responding to certain crimes.

Discussions can very quickly derail and create a lot of misconceptions and miscommunication. It can be really dangerous.

I am thankful that in this community we have not had those discussions. In fact, people are often asking us what they can do to better support us.

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Cooler, Cozier than Ever

by Blake Herzog

A new year has arrived and Americans are adding more comfort and whimsy to their homes, as our longtime love affair with minimalism continues to cool off.

But just as we’re looking to fill in some blank spaces the supply chain has slowed to a crawl, leaving us unsure exactly when we’re going to be able to fill out our vision.

Patience is still a virtue and anticipation can be half the fun of making over our homes, but many of us want to see and enjoy the results of our planning as soon as possible. Here are some of the hottest home design trends for 2022, listed in order of their vulnerability to shipping delays and other effects of the shipping bottleneck.

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SUSTAINABLE FURNISHINGS This trend has been accelerating for several years now, but this could be its time to hit the stratosphere. Along with all the other environmental advantages of used and locally sourced furniture, their local availability exempts them from needing to squeeze through the port of Los Angeles or other equally overtaxed gateways. Hit all the thrift and consignment stores in town, and if you find something you like that’s not quite up to your standard, make it a DIY project!

BIOPHILIC DESIGN Incorporating plants into your home design is going to be huge, in tandem with the color green. Infuse your abode with actual greenery by adding plant shelves and walls, attention-grabbing hanging planters and even turning your humid bathroom into a sanctuary for you and your plants.

Their availability rests largely on the kind of plants you choose; more exotic specimens could be considerably harder to find and orders may take a while to be filled.

TEXTURE Another step toward maximalism that’s being embraced is texturing, whether it’s being done with plaster on the walls, rugs on the floor or blankets on sofas, beds or anywhere else they can go. Coziness is king with furry or nubby

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textiles along with anything with fringe or other throwback embellishments. This trend’s dependence on wellestablished styles is a boon for availability, but some larger objects like rugs and construction materials, if needed, could get dicey.

CURVED LINES Another newly embraced design element for architecture and furniture is going with curved shapes and lines where we’ve come to expect straight surfaces and 90 or 180-degree angles. There’s new demand for rounded corners and wavy surfaces built into sofas and tables, counters and even on walls, either new or existing. Since this trend is relatively new and involves larger furnishings or rounding off corners in a house, this type of makeover may take longer to pull off.

MULTIFUNCTIONALITY As more extended families share homes and our need for a home office fluctuates over time, the limits of an open-plan home have come into focus. We’re looking for more separation between our home’s functions, as well as features that may draw guests if you see any vacation rentals in your property’s future. Remodels are subject to the state of the construction industry, but bookshelves and partitions have a similar effect.

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by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona’s Garden Gal

We don’t all have room for a mighty Maple or the outstretched branches of a native Sycamore in our backyard, but here we have the fantastic few that outshine the rest in today’s modern yard.

Whether you are looking for shade or spring’s bright colors in your yard, these trees mature below 25 feet and require minimal maintenance.

Here are small trees ideal for spring landscapes in tight spaces.

Insider tip: If you have a small yard, focus on vertical space — select plants with an upright growing habit. Focus on raised beds and containers to maximize your ground space.

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ALBERTA SPRUCE (PICEA GLAUCA) This is the No. 1 evergreen for you.

The needles are very dense, and the Alberta retains a perfect pyramidal shape without pruning. Growing only 3 inches per year, this slow grower is ideally grown in containers and raised garden beds.

CHASTE TREE (VITEX) This grows more like a giant, multitrunk shrub, but it’s super easy to grow to 15-feet. The long clusters of fragrant blue flowers make the tree enticing for people and butterflies.

It is often compared to the butterfly bush but blooms later and repeats bloom if you remove spent flowers.

CRABAPPLE (MALUS) Even the most minuscule yards have room for a crabapple tree. Crabapples typically top at maturity around 12-15 feet. They provide a month of spring flowers that attract native pollinators, including honeybees.

Dangling clusters of fruit follow the flowers and are popular with birds.

EASTERN REDBUD (CERCIS) In early spring, this tree bursts into flower. There are dozens of varieties, with most flowers in hot pink more than red. Popular with early butterflies, the Eastern redbud averages 15-20 feet.

GOLDEN CHAIN TREE (LABURNUM) A distinctive green bark marks this tree.

The clover-like leaves allow the dappled sun to break through, but the long clusters of brilliant yellow flowers make this tree a show stopper. This tree blooms in late spring and grows 15-20 feet.

JAPANESE MAPLE (ACER PALMATUM) — This tree is beloved for its delicate leaves, to the point of being fringed. Green and red leaf varieties turn eye-catching shades of red, orange and purple in the fall. Their average mature height is 15 feet; they prefer the shady spots in the Arizona landscape.

MIMOSA (ALBIZIA) — This beauty has a tropical appearance with sweeping, fern-like leaves. Silk tassel tree is the common name to the fast grower for the fragrance and thread-like flowers.

Hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies fall in love with this 20-foot tree.

PAPER BARK BIRCH (BETULA) — Like aspen, this tree grows in multitrunk clumps. The name comes from the paper white bark that flakes and peels from the trunk. Old trees reach 40 feet, but they have a narrow spread at their base.

Their canopy allows dappled sunlight to pass through into small yards.

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SAUCER MAGNOLIA (MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA) The fragrant purple to white flowers appear before the leaves unfurl in spring. The flowers are 10 inches across, so named “saucer.”

Saucer magnolias need shaping at first planting but never grow over 20 feet.

SERVICEBERRY (AMELANCHIER) This tree is an early spring bloomer in white related to the rose family of plants.

Like crabapples and rose hips, the fruits are edible but tart and popular with birds.

They make excellent landscape plants no more than 20 feet.

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WEEPING CHERRY (PRUNUS PENDULA) Flowers cover these tree from their crown to the tips brushing the ground. These spring bloomers look best when given a prominent spot they can truly show off.

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Take your Home Fire

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by Blake Herzog

Fireplaces are magnetic for people wherever you put them. Have you ever thought of putting one in your backyard?

Outside fireplaces offer all the advantages of their indoor brethren, with the added benefit of giving you the chance to enjoy additional outdoor living during the winter, as well as chilly autumn, spring and even summer nights.

Like standard fireplaces, they can be built in a variety of styles and use one of a number of different types of fuel; wood, natural gas, charcoal, gel, propane, ethanol, electricity.

These have varied price points, maintenance needs and carbon footprints, so you’ll need to balance your priorities to settle on the right choice to light up your backyard life.

WOOD-BURNING MASONRY FIREPLACES These traditional hearths with a chimney to direct smoke upward can be built with bricks or stone on an existing patio or sit as a freestanding unit elsewhere in the yard. There’s generally more space for this feature outside than inside, so you can go as big as you like, either using a DIY kit or hiring a contractor. They’re among the biggest people magnets, but aren’t clean-burning and stray sparks could be a fire hazard.

GAS-BURNING OUTDOOR FIREPLACES Built like a traditional masonry fireplace for that homespun feel but with a propane or natural gas fueling source, these can generate more heat than most wood-burning versions and can heat a larger area. Both are cleanburning fuels, but propane is more efficient and doesn’t release methane if leaked, as natural gas does.

SEE-THROUGH FIREPLACES These have a more modern look and can be placed in an exterior wall to be shared with an outdoor space or used to divide a larger outdoor space while giving equal light and heat to both sections.

FIRE PITS Whether permanently installed or portable, fire pits recreate the feel of a campfire perfect for roasting marshmallows or other food while telling stories and reminiscing under the stars. They’re vulnerable to gusts of wind that make wood-burning models a potential fire hazard, though some have spark-screen covers that cut way down on the risk.

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Most of us love the four-season climate Greater Prescott offers us, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get a little impatient when sub-freezing temperatures drag on into and even past March.

It’s not uncommon to get antsy for a little more warmth to go along with all that winter sunshine, and one good way to deal with that is to prepare your abode for warmer temperatures and the (welcome) changes that come with them as you bring your yard and outdoor supplies back into commission: PLANT YOUR GARDEN — Frost-sensitive plants will have to wait until spring actually gets here, but this is prime time for planting other species like most roses, trees and shrubs. Add in any bulbs you plan to use along with hardier vegetables like asparagus and garlic, too.

GROOM YOUR YARD — As it begins to get warmer it will get easier to tell which of your trees and perennial plants may have sustained fatal damage during winter storms and cold and which have sailed through the season unscathed.

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GEAR UP THE GRILL — You can theoretically use your gas grill throughout the winter — and more power to those who do — but if you’re with the majority who’s not so inclined you can still peel the cover off and give the exterior a good cleaning, remove any caked grease residue from the grill and flavorizer bars and check the holes in the burner tubes for any insects. Make sure there are no gas leaks and figure out where your cold and hot spots are. Fire it up as soon as you like!

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YOU Home & Garden

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This winter is full of trend pieces, but ultimately you’re the most important arbiter of taste, especially when it comes to your home and yard. You and your family are going to be the ones living there day-to-day, and you want something that’s going to be comfortable yet energizing for all who live there.

That is the most important aspect to keep in mind, but there are other trends that can help guide you toward a garden that’s healthy and comfortable for all.

PLANT FOR YOURSELF Be very intentional about what you plant in your yard. It’s always easier to go with what’s in stock and you can do that to a degree, but think about what features and sensory impressions will keep you coming back to your outdoor space.

Choose the colors that make you happy and peaceful, and exclude those that aren’t your favorites. Select plants to attract the pollinators you most like to watch, whether they’re bees, butterflies or hummingbirds.

USE YOUR BALCONIES AND PATIOS This is most obvious when you have an apartment or smaller lot, but even if you have an acre don’t forget your smaller outdoor sanctuaries.

These are the best places to experiment because you’ll be planting in pots, so one plant or two that doesn’t work out can be swapped out for another bloomer.

You can also try out plants you’re thinking about putting into the ground later, especially if you can approximate the soil conditions on your property.

CREATE SEAMLESS GREEN Since your patio or balcony already is festooned with greenery just continue the theme inside, taking advantage of the stunning architecture of these unique specimens to give your interior some unmatched beauty. Or you can go with more of a “jungle” motif because you won’t need as much water to keep lush, tropical plants thriving.

Keep the garden going throughout your home by placing pots of herbs in front of sunny windows and using grow lights to foster plants in rooms that don’t have natural light.

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Stories by Ray Newton

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The past seven months have given Gilbert Davidson, recently named Prescott Valley town manager, an opportunity to meet and work with town and community leaders in establishing major goals.

“It is gratifying to work with the professional personnel employed by the Town who have such a high level of experience and knowledge and are part of a leadership team with such a strong focus on service to the community,” Davidson said. “I know this — Prescott Valley is a unique place in Arizona where people really want to live” Davidson said his 12 years as town manager in Marana made him feel comfortable with a similar role in Prescott Valley.

He said the pandemic has changed the way people work.

“It made us look at our work priorities and responsibilities and figure out which are the most important,” Davidson said.

“It also made us realize we can be effective in doing our jobs in nontraditional ways and locations. The key thing — identifying and prioritizing tasks that are absolutely necessary to keep the system moving forward. We must fulfill absolutely our legal and ethical responsibilities to taxpayers who pay us.”

One of Davidson’s first actions when he arrived in early August was to schedule workshops and study sessions with key town employees and staff members.

Davidson said they established and endorsed four major focal points: • Exceptional service to constituents; anticipate and solve issues so recipients of town services know they will receive the best that can be delivered within existing circumstances.

• Acknowledge the critical water crisis;

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Gilbert Davidson, recently named Prescott Valley Town Manager, says Prescott Valley is a desirable community in Arizona where people want to live. (Photo by Ray Newton)

emphasize more the need for safe yield, water conservation and protection of water resources.

• Sustain and protect community quality of life; identify, encourage, protect and develop parks, trails, recreational, cultural and public areas that enhance the community.

• Develop and increase opportunities for more and better jobs; emphasize developing economic opportunities for younger people to find meaningful jobs with good salaries so they can remain in the area.

Davidson said one continuing challenge was finding revenue to meet concerns such as improving roads and transportation, especially along Highway 69.

Davidson said he admired how the Quad City communities cooperated and collaborated on projects and programs that affect the greater region.

Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta praised Davidson.

“Davidson is the tip of the spear when it comes to his vision, dedication and desire to make Prescott Valley an even more amazing place,” Palguta said. “We are all fortunate to have such a person leading our organization.”

Davidson replaced Larry Tarkowski, who retired last spring. He came from the University of Arizona, where he had been a senior consultant from February 2020 until July 2021. Earlier, he was in the State Capitol, where he served as Chief Operating Officer for Gov. Doug Ducey from November 2017 until December 2019. Davidson also had experience as city manager for Wilcox from July 2002 until July 2005.

He has three degrees from the University of Arizona and a certificate from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

His wife Paige teaches in an ESL program in Prescott Valley. Their 8-yearold daughter Ann is a third-grader.

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Construction on the Prescott Criminal Justice Center located on Prescott Lakes Parkway is almost at the halfway point. The $63.1 million facility is expected to open in late October or November.

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Justice Center Construction on Schedule Construction of the new Prescott Criminal Justice Center on Prescott Lakes Parkway is almost 50% complete, prompting the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors to approve a $1,368,731 expenditure to cover hiring of additional personnel to staff the facility.

County Public Information Officer David McAtee said the justice center is on target and on budget and “should be completed on schedule, barring any major supply chain issues or unexpected complications.”

The county anticipates the center will be operative near the end of fall 2022.

Called the costliest county project ever approved, the $63.1-million justice center is a complex of interconnecting buildings that includes two courtrooms, a 152-bed jail, and a Connections Center. It will be a site for providing resources for inmates being released to re-enter the community.

Inmates with terms of more than a year likely will be sent to a state prison.

Recently named Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Mary Mallory said she is pleased the project is moving forward.

Employees Needed to Staff Justice Center The addition of center has increased prisoner capacity 24%, resulting in an increase in the operational budget from $21 million to $26.7 million to cover costs of 34 new jail employees from January to June 2022. New positions are in addition to 15 detention officers the supervisors approved in July.

New jobs include jail commander, detention lieutenant, business manager, seven detention sergeants, six detention officers II, 15 detention support specialists, a project coordinator and two background investigators.

McAtee said the county was proud of this plan: “It’s a new concept and is being viewed within Arizona as the ‘Yavapai County System’ for handling county judicial matters.”

More new positions will be added later in 2022.

Plans are for the center to be the jail for inmates with short-term stays — 14 days or so. Longer-term inmates will be at the Camp Verde jail, which has 664 beds.

Go to www.yavapaijustice.com to learn more about the history of the center and construction progress. The website updates weekly and allows for questions.

Job fairs, the internet and billboards are being used to recruit staff.

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Fann Contracting Employees Donate to Nonprofits The generosity of Fann Contracting employees enriched six local charities just before the holiday season by $78,860.

Known locally as FEMAD — Fann Employees Making A Difference — voluntary contributions from the contracting company employees went to six nonprofit organizations that provide varying services throughout Yavapai County.

Kerri Vaughn, who administers FEMAD, said dollars were distributed to: • Catholic Charities Community Services • Coalition for Compassion and Justice • Prevent Child Abuse/Yavapai Family Advocacy Center • Polara Health (formerly Yavapai West Guidance Clinic) • Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI)/ Prescott Charities.

Since the FEMAD program begin in 2006, Vaugh said employees have contributed more than $750,000 to local nonprofits.

Mike Fann, owner of Fann Contracting, said he was “extremely proud of people who work for Fann Contracting. Year after year, they give of their own free will to FEMAD to show their love and concern for the communities in which they live.”

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Destinations, Angles It’s easy to feel like you know everything there is to know about Sedona, especially after you’ve been there and realized all those resorts and shops and vortexes are set among the red rocks in a relatively small town.

But this burg of 10,000 residents has many less-explored sites and experiences, and its Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to know about them. The “Sedona Secret 7” isn’t a list of seven locations, its seven categories, each containing several “secret spots.”

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ARTS AND CULTURE Sedona Arts Center — A nonprofit organization housed in the Uptown District’s Art Barn, this houses a fine art gallery with the largest collection of works by local artists.

BIKING Aerie Trail — Intermediate 2.9-mile (one way) singletrack trail between the Aerie and Boynton Canyon trailheads with views of Boynton Canyon, Fay Canyon and Bear Mountain. For a 4.4-

mile loop around Doe Mountain and back to the Aerie trailhead, turn left at the Cockscomb Trail.

HIKING Schuerman Mountain Trail — A short out-and-back hike to the basaltic lava left behind by an ancient, now-extinct volcano. You can travel a 2-mile loop by taking the Vista Trail and then hiking to the top of Schuerman Mountain.

PICNICS Posse Grounds Park — The City of Sedona’s first park has 10 ramadas, several short, easy walking trails, a playground, bike skills and skate parks and impressive views of the surrounding red rocks.

SPIRITUAL Thunder Mountain Trailhead — Take a short walk from the parking lot to the trailhead and you’ll find a secluded

plateau that’s ideal for a moment of meditation or unrolling your yoga mat for some poses. The steep trail itself scales one of the highest peaks in Sedona for those in search of physical as well as spiritual experiences.

STARGAZING Brins Mesa Trailhead — Just north of Uptown Sedona, this trailhead’s parking lot requires a Red Rock Pass and is far enough from ambient light to provide stunning, starry views often bright enough to illuminate red rock outlines.

VISTAS Beaverhead Flat Scenic Trailhead — A few miles south of the Village of Oak Creek, this quieter site promises a different view of the Verde Valley, including a series of green mesas out to the east that are especially pretty under a light dusting of snow.

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More than four years after the initial petition was submitted, Northern Arizona’s Verde Valley is now an American Viticultural Area (AVA).

This designation identifies the unique geography, topography, soils and climate of the Verde Valley AVA as a federally recognized grape growing region.

Alongside Arizona’s first two AVAs, Sonoita and Willcox, being designated an AVA gives Verde Valley AVA vintners the opportunity to describe the specific origin of the grapes used to make their wines.

The designation was awarded to the area by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in November.

“Publications are coming out of nowhere congratulating us and singing our praises about this accomplishment,” says Tom Schumacher, president of the Verde Valley Wine Consortium. “It’s a great feeling.” Attendance in the tasting rooms also appears to be on the increase, as are bottle sales, he adds.

Located in the geographic center of Arizona, the Verde Valley AVA covers an area of 219 square miles in northeastern Yavapai County centered on the junction of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Approximately 36% (79 square miles) of the AVA is privately owned land, while federal and state entities manage the remainder.

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According to the Verde Valley Wine Trail, the Verde Valley AVA includes 19 commercial vineyards farming more than 136 acres of wine grapes. Twenty-four additional vineyard acres are planned within the next three years.

The region boasts 25 tasting rooms. Also located within the Verde Valley AVA is Yavapai College, an accredited educational institution that offers classes, certificates and an associate degree in viticulture and enology.

Vineyards in the Verde Valley AVA grow more than 40 white and red wine grape varieties.

Paula Woolsey, vice president of the wine consortium, said there has been an “amazing amount of media inquiries, articles, podcasts and influential wine industry publications speaking our praise. Tourists to the area are asking about the AVA and enjoying more wines every day.”

The first bottles officially produced under the AVA designation will be on the market soon, she says, with the white wines being released as early as March or April and the reds released later in the year.

For more information about the Verde Valley AVA, visit www.verdevalleyava.org.

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FUN Weddings & Events

Make Mother Nature your

Guest of Honor If you’re reading this, chances are you’re planning a wedding in Greater Prescott or somewhere else that’s full of natural beauty and charm. That’s something you should turn to your advantage by honoring its beauty and all that it provides us.

Naturally (haha!) the best way to do this is to hold your event al fresco, as long as the weather is something you can work with. If not, there are many other ways you can infuse your proceedings with nature-made materials and themes.

The many, many couples planning to get married in 2022 (a record 2.6 million, according to www.theknot.com) are all looking for ways to make their occasions memorable, so here are some of the special ways they’re looking to incorporate the environment.

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Meadow glow

If you want to marry in a field of flowers but the practicalities just won’t make it work, consider using a thicket of wildflowers and greenery to define the aisle. Whether the ceremony is outdoors or in, this will make your entrance even more stunning!

Choose built-in décor

Find a venue that isn’t going to need a lot of adornment to make it attractive. It can be a meadow with an outstanding view of surrounding mountain peaks, a house of worship with ornate carvings and picture views or a garden featuring an outstanding mural. It lets what’s already there shine and reduces waste.

Tread lightly

Florals, florals and more florals

Flowers are so versatile; they can be bunched or woven loosely for a more natural appearance, hung from chandeliers and wall installations, and textured fresh blooms and dried filler are expected to decorate many events this year.

Rattan the night away

This earthy element gives furniture, lampshades, cabinets, bar carts and ceiling pendants the structure they need to command attention yet give your gathering a touch of nature-loving fun and class. It pairs great with pampas grass for a tropical theme or other boho touches for an elegant yet casual vibe.

You don’t have to pine for me

But you can if you want to! By all means pay tribute to the ponderosas that have defined Prescott as an outdoorsy haven for generations! Use pinecones in garlands, accents in bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, ring displays, cake decorations, everything!

These are most associated with winter weddings, but up here you can rock them all year long.

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Whatever your wedding theme, choose sustainable products and practices to keep it as earth-friendly as possible. Choose recyclable or digital invitations, consider a charity registry for environmental nonprofits, choose seasonal, locally grown flowers and donate leftover decorations and leftover food, for example. You don’t need to broadcast your choices; lead instead by quiet example.

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What to Expect: The largest and longest-running wedding expo in Northern Arizona returns for its 17th year to feature the best Greater Prescott vendors in the business, providing every type of service and product you could want for your dream wedding.

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The Prescott Pioneer Stories by Ray Newton I-17 Improvement Project to Begin Spring 2022

Continued from page 125

A longtime transportation annoyance — delayed traffic on I-17 — may come to an end — but it may take about three years.

After several years of environmental and design studies, the Arizona Department of Transportation has approved a $446-million project to improve Interstate 17 between Sunset Point on the north to the Anthem Way traffic interchange to the south.

The 23-mile improvement project likely will begin in April or May. The project is intended to help solve a decades-long concern of traffic delays caused by accidents, weather or other uncontrollable factors.

A contract was awarded to Fann Contracting in Prescott, and co-developer Kiewit Engineering Group Inc., one of North America’s largest engineering and construction organizations. The developer team will go by the acronym KFJV — Kiewit-Fann Joint Venture team.

The interstate to be improved is in mountainous terrain from Anthem in Maricopa County to the south to Sunset Point in Yavapai County to the north.

I-17, the primary connection between Flagstaff on Interstate 40 and Interstate 10 in Phoenix, is the most important highway between the Valley of the Sun and the communities in northern Arizona.

It carries well over a million travelers each year, according the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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Mike Fann, owner, Fann Contracting, studies aerial maps of the Interstate 17 improvement project.

The $446 million project should provide flexibility and reduce traffic delays on 23 miles of I-17 between Phoenix and Flagstaff. (Photo by Ray Newton)

bridges, and perhaps most important, the creation of eight miles of what are being called “flex lanes.”

“The only time we expect any traffic delay at all because of construction — when we have to blast. As soon as that action is taken and we have assurance that no safety issues are involved, traffic will be moving again,” Fann said.

The 1-17 flex lanes will operate as separate two-lane roads that carry one direction of traffic at a time in either a north or south direction.

“Flow of traffic will be determined by what is the greatest need at the time along that winding 8 miles of mountain driving between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point,” Fann said. For example, flex lanes will carry major northbound traffic on a Friday or Saturday, but on a Sunday, ADOT will be able to open the flex lanes to take southbound traffic to Phoenix.

Flex lanes will be next to but separated with concrete barriers from the southbound 1-17 lanes. Access to flex lanes will be controlled by carefully monitored gates.

Fann said during peak construction times, more than 500 people will be employed. The KFJV team will be responsible for maintaining the safe and functional operation of this stretch of I-17 up to three years after construction is done.

Fund sources •$40 million, Arizona’s higher-thanexpected recovery revenue and Federal COVID-19 relief funds •$130 million, state highway funds appropriated by Arizona Legislature in 2019 •$90 million, Infrastructure for Rebuilding America grant •$50 million, Maricopa Association of Governments •$135.9 million, federal and matching state highway funds, including $83.6 million approved by the Arizona State Transportation Board.

More information is available at www. azdot.gov.gov/I17-anthem-way-to-sunset point.

Stories by Ray Newton The Prescott Pioneer APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless APS, the largest electric utility in Arizona, contributed more than $10 million annually to worthy community organizations and programs. Arizona Public Service often gives directly to hungry and homeless.

Such service is especially true in Yavapai and Coconino and portions of Navajo and Apache counties. APS serves 1.3 million customers in 11 Arizona counties.

Tina Marie Tentori, APS Director of Community Affairs, Phoenix headquarters, said combatting hunger and ensuring food security are important focus areas within one of the APS strategic pillars — human needs and services.

counties 1,915 nights of housing valued at $107 a night: • 47 families in Yavapai County, 677 nights • 18 families in Coconino County, 410 nights • 51 families in Navajo County, 699 nights • 25 families in Apache County, 129 nights Hanks said APS supports through the Ronald McDonald House of Central

and Northern Arizona the “Dinnertime Heroes,” a project that provides meals for these families.

Both Tentori and Hanks said interested people can apply once a calendar year for various forms of support. Applications must be filed Feb.1 to Oct. 15. Details about support available and criteria for applying are available online at www.aps.com/en/about/community/ in-the-community/community-impactgrants.

APS supports Prescott Meals on Wheels, the Coalition for Compassion and Justice, Prescott U.S. Vets, Flagstaff Shelter Services, Flagstaff Family Food Center and Housing Solutions for Northern Arizona. Others are Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Area Agency for Aging and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Tentoria said APS employees statewide had contributed more than $44,000 to the Arizona Food Bank Network, which provides more than 4.6 million pounds of food or 3.6 million meals.

APS Media Relations Manager Jill Hanks described help APS provides to central and northern Arizona families.

She serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern Arizona, an organization that APS and its employees endorse. Hanks said from Jan.1 to Nov.30, 2021, the Roald McDonald House provided housing — two places in Phoenix and one in Mesa — for families whose children had to receive medical treatment at a hospital at least 30 miles from their homes.

That support gave 138 families from four central and northern Arizona

APS cooperates with Yavapai Food Neighbors to support hungry and homeless people throughout central and northern Arizona through the collection of food. The “green bag “collection program such as this one collected by APS was at a Prescott westside Walmart shopping center on Dec. 13.

(Photo by Ray Newton)

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FUN Arts & Culture

: y or t s i H

Just Around the Corner in Prescott

by Blake Herzog

Greater Prescott is suffused with its history and boasts three major museums documenting different slices of our culture.

MUSEUM OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott | www.museumofindigenouspeople.org PHIPPEN MUSEUM 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott | www.phippenartmuseum.org SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott | www.sharlothallmuseum.org There are many more lesser-known sites you can visit, as well, to learn about the past and maybe gain some insight toward the future.

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Photo Courtesy City Of Prescott Tourism Office

WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER 156-C S. Montezuma Ave. Prescott www.visitwhc.org The Western Heritage Center is a unique space operated by the Prescott Western Heritage foundation to capture and promote the area’s western heritage by sharing permanent and rotating exhibits, some from the area’s largest museums — the Sharlot Hall Museum, Phippen Museum and Museum of Indigenous People. Located on “Whiskey Row,” its 22 permanent exhibits cover the area’s history in ranching, mining, rail, law enforcement, film and many other arenas.

KALUSA MINIATURE AIRPLANE COLLECTION Inside Hazy Library, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Road Prescott www.hazylibrary.erau.edu/displays/kalusa-collection The world’s largest to-scale collection of miniature airplanes can be viewed in the university’s library, all 5,825 of them! It includes pre-flight, private, commercial, military and rocket aircraft models. All are built at 1/18th of an inch to foot scale and feature the detailed markings of each plane. All were crafted by John W. Kalusa, who painstakingly hand-painted each one beginning in 1936 when he was 14. He retired to Mesa, and after his death in 2003 the collection was inducted the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest collection of hand-painted airplanes in the world.

FAIN PARK 2200 W. 5th St. Prescott Valley www.pvaz.net/DocumentCenter/View/4817/ Welcome-to-Fain-Park-PDF?bidId= This Town park tucked behind an industrial area is set on Lynx Creek with a manmade lake for fishing and trails for hiking on the site of the first gold mining activities in the area, which began in 1864. A rebuilt stamp mill and other historical equipment can be seen on the property, and future phases of development will open a regional museum, the Barlow-Massicks Victorian House and the Fitzmaurice Native American archaeological site.

FUTURE SITE OF DEWEY-HUMBOLDT Historical Society Museum 2581 State Route 69 (east side of road between Billy Jack’s Saloon and the shops at Humboldt Station), Dewey-Humboldt www.dhhsmuseum.org The society was forced to close its previous location in 2017 but it’s beginning to build a new home on this donated piece of land, where members already have moved many of the larger pieces of equipment after they were temporarily housed at Mortimer Farms. Though fencing around the construction site will make it less accessible for viewing, it’s still a chance to glimpse the machinery that helped build Greater Prescott’s economy while the society makes its own history.

Phippen Museum. Photo Courtesy City of Prescott Tourism Office

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We Are All They

by Tod Christensen

There’s an interesting phenomenon out in the world today no matter who I talk to they always talk about they.

Whether it’s religion or politics or the changing of the world they is most often quoted to justify the insults that were hurled.

They seems to always be the one consistent source, this seemingly all-knowing infallible unbreakable force, it’s the source most people use to drive their point home sometimes arguing angrily and causing pain as they roam.

My own children often cite this very invisible being so I often correct them to make them think about what they think they are seeing.

You see it’s easy to get caught up in this wave of emotion you think you are in a pond but it’s actually the middle of the ocean.

Words have power and what we say really matters children pay attention to all of it even when we just chatter we owe it to them and to all to be careful of what we speak.

What may be a fine message to someone healthy might be crushing to one who is weak.

The example we set in this contentious day and age will go a long way in either inflaming or dampening all of this online rage.

We owe it to our children and our friends and our own self image to stop this endless angry battle and scrimmage.

We need to set the example for all who will listen that words aren’t to be used as fertilizer but they should gleam and glisten.

For the world we live in will be the one that we create our words of power can be kind and sweet or full of rage and hate.

We need to look at all the information not just with the ones we agree.

I don’t want my children to grow like weeds, I want them to grow strong like a tree.

In this world of hyper information we should watch what we say because you never know who might be listening and we are all they.

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will welcome rodeo fans from around the world to the annual celebration of its western heritage, Prescott Frontier Days .

The World’s Oldest Rodeo sits as the jewel in this crown, and continues to amaze young and old with its displays of ranch-style thrill and skill.

2022 also marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Prescott-set film Junior Bonner, and in June, the Sharlot Hall Museum will open a new exhibit to showcase the film’s behind-the-scenes story and the rodeo’s long history.

Titled “To the Rodeo, Pardner!”, the exhibit will explore the origin of rodeos from their Spanish influence to today’s favorite events such as saddle bronc riding. The role of the rodeo cowboy intertwines with these stories.

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the “Junior Bonner” film will also be featured in the exhibit. Filmed in Prescott in 1971, the movie follows the story of a rodeo cowboy (Steve McQueen) who returns to his hometown of Prescott for the rodeo, with the self-set task of overcoming an ornery bull named Sunshine.

Opening in June, the exhibit will invite visitors to engage with the history and tradition of Prescott’s July 4th celebration, and appreciate the World’s Oldest Rodeo as more than an annual event, but as a livelihood for the rodeo cowboys, community of Prescott, and others. It’s “To The Rodeo, Pardner!”

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Rev up your imagination and put it to work at this day camp for kids ages 9-12!

Young creatives will design and build their own toys and games, learn about toys through history, and have fun. For more information, visit www.sharlothallmuseum.org/event/toy-tastic.

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Victorian Valentines Make your own Victorian-inspired valentine to keep or give away! Join us in the Transportation Building. Free with admission.

MARCH 2, 2022 10 AM - 1 PM

Puzzles Dive into the brain-bending world of puzzles! This pop-up program will be held in the exhibit “Toys! It’s Not All Fun & Games.” Free with admission.

We’re excited to introduce Pop-Up

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Standing behind the sculpture she won during the Western Heritage Foundation dinner is Billie Orr, past Prescott resident.

Flanking her are Brad Williams, Chino Valley, the sculptor who created the piece, and Western Heritage Center founder and president Dennis Gallagher.

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by Blake Herzog

Are you looking for a post-holiday escape to nature for some rejuvenation?

If you’re thinking along those lines right now, you’ve likely got a little bit of polar bear in you. Camping in a tent might still seem a little extreme, but a weekend camping trip in an RV could be right up your alley.

It’s a great way to see some destinations that might be a little crowded for your taste in the summer and a chance to see the astonishing beauty of winter up close. Even if you aren’t lucky enough to be parked in the middle of freshly fallen snow, you’ll see a landscape brimming with surprising life and energy.

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Many campgrounds are partially or completely shut down during the cold months so you’ll want to verify whether you’ll have a space to park once you arrive at your destination.

CHECK THE ENGINE — Inspect the battery before you leave on your trip for any signs of damage and ensure it is fully charged. Use the proper amount of antifreeze (usually 50%).

And if this is the first time you’ve taken your RV or trailer out in the winter you may need to do a little work to get it ready, depending on the kind of weather you’re expecting.

But once it’s done you should be ready to go for many a winter’s ride.

PREPARE THE FURNACE — Remove dirt and debris and check for any obstructions that could restrict air flow.

Check to make sure the furnace return isn’t blocked. Space and catalytic heaters can be a great help in heating your interior, but use them with the proper precautions.

INSULATION — Many modern RVs are well-insulated enough for a weekend trip in the Arizona mountains, but you’ll want to make sure yours is as sealed as it can be against the cold. Seal all windows and doors, install window coverings like foil if you haven’t already and use heavy drapes to block drafts from around windows. You can install extra installation on the floor and the skirting for extra protection

INSTALL VENT COVERS — These allow you to keep your air vents open in any weather while keeping snow or rain from getting inside. Keeping them open reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if you’re using a portable heater and releases humidity to keep it dry, as well.

PLUMBING PROTECTION — If freezing pipes are a possibility where you’re going, wrap heat tape around your freshwater and sewer hoses and on connections most at risk of freeze-ups; add foam insulation to be extra safe.

Keep your kitchen and bathroom cabinets open so your trailer’s heat can keep the pipes warm. Use your internal freshwater tank as your primary source of water.

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Parks Essential to

Mental Health

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

If anything, the recent pandemic has shown us how essential outdoor spaces are in improving mental health and quality of life.

The City of Prescott’s Open Space Policy includes the verbiage “to promote quality of life for the citizens of Prescott by preserving and protecting the natural environment that has given this City much of its character.”

Adopted by the City Council as Resolution 3700 Aug. 23, 2005, it goes to say: “As Prescott continues to grow, open spaces will be woven into the fabric of the City.”

Prior to the adoption of this official policy, natural parkland purchases

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were accomplished through complex land exchanges in the 1980s and ‘90s including Stricklin Park, Acker Park, a portion of Storm Ranch and Granite Dells Ranch parcels north of Willow Lake.

In 2000, the Prescott voters approved a 1% sales tax extension for street improvements and open space acquisitions, motivated by the purchase of 32 acres east of Thumb Butte also known as Butterfly Hill.

According to Making the Case for Designing Active Cities, Active Living Research (2015), use of green spaces is associated with decreased health complaints, improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reduced stress, improved general health perceptions and a greater ability to face problems.

This period marks the infancy of preserving open space with the formation of a Mayor’s Open Space Acquisition Advisory Committee. This committee developed the current open space policy that revised the previous Open Space Plan from 1999.

More information can be found here: www.prescott-az.gov/recreation-events recreation-areas/open-space.

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Prescott LIVING: Does Prescott have a gang issue?

Chief Amy Bonney: We do have gangs from time to time. They are not as active or of the same nature as you would see in larger cities.

When we do have problems, we work with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. It has a state gang taskforce. We work with them to identify any issues, whether it’s outlaw motorcycle gangs or other gangs that might infiltrate.

Prescott LIVING: Anything you would like to share with readers — something that you would like for people to know about what you as a police force are doing here in Prescott?

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We work very hard to instill in Reagan how privileged we are to live in the greatest country on earth, how important it is to honor our history and love and respect our flag and those who defend it.

“I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS, BUT IF I HAD TO PICK MY TOP THREE, I THINK THEY WOULD BE THESE: MY FAITH; SECOND, MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS — AND, YES, THAT’S TWO IN ONE; AND FINALLY, PRESCOTT.” the absolute best. They are all serving because they care about this community. We have a dedicated, professional and compassionate group of people who just work so hard every single day to serve this community and to keep this community safe.

I encourage people to learn more about us. Attend our Citizen Academies when we have them and just learn about everything the city is doing — everything the police department is doing to provide quality law enforcement

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services and really work in partnership with the community to keep this a great place to be.

Prescott LIVING: Identify three passions you have and are committed to.

Chief Amy Bonney: That’s a tough one. I’m passionate about a lot of things, but if I had to pick my top three, I think they would be these: my faith; second, my family and friends — and, yes, that’s two in one; and finally, Prescott.

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Owners, Purple Clover Boutique Q: What brought you to Prescott; how long have you been here?

A: Michelle Beck moved to Prescott in May 2003 with her two boys Elliot and Henry, who were 5 and 3 at the time. Michelle’s husband Dr. Daniel Beck, an anesthesiologist, joined Prescott Anesthesia. Both Michelle and Dan, lifelong Midwest residents fell in love with the small town charm and fabulous climate that Prescott has to offer.

After visiting the Beck family many times, Maria Gannon and her family made the move to Prescott in 2017. In January 2018, Michelle and Maria opened Purple Clover Boutique.

Q: How did you become interested in your career field?

A: Maria owned a salon in Faribault, Minnesota for 30 years.

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as a cosmetologist, she added retail items to her store and found she loved finding unique items and attending markets to find great things to sell.

With a background in pharmaceutical sales and a strong love of fashion, Michelle always had a dream of opening a boutique.

When Maria moved her, the two combined their interests and decided to open Purple Clover.

Q: What is the biggest challenge of your job?

A: Both Michelle and Maria find the biggest challenge they face is continuing to find unique clothing and accessories for the store. Brands can come and go quickly, and even established brands can change design and not offer the same quality as they did in the past. Of course it

is always a challenge to choose the correct sizes and amounts of items needed in the shop.

Q: What is the greatest reward of your job?

A: The greatest reward for both ladies has to be the wonderful relationships made with customers who come in the store. Many customers have become friends, and helping them with their wardrobe or to find gifts for others is immensely gratifying.

Q: What is your favorite Prescott activity?

A: A favorite activity for both Maria and Michelle is enjoying the wonderful weather Prescott provides for outdoor fun!

There is always a new area to explore or a new trail to hike.

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