Prescott Living - Winter 2018

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Stunning Sunset: Watson Lake transforms into a mirror of the sky in this photo taken by February 2018 Prescott LIVING Magazine photo contest winner Craig Tissot. After a hike along the boulders, Tissot captured this breathtaking shot of the lake at sunset. “This location is a bit hard to get to, but worth the time and effort,” Tissot wrote in his submission. The photo was one of 226 contest submissions via Facebook and email for our contest themed “Recreation Activities.” Tissot received two tickets on Great Lakes Airlines for travel to Los Angeles or Denver. To see all of the finalist photos, check out pages 66 & 67! Learn how you can enter our upcoming contest on page 16.

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TO GOOD HEALTH

One of the funny things about working in publishing is that we kind of live in the future.

While everyone is celebrating the holiday season, we’re already two months into the new year. When my friends are lying by the pool soaking in the summer sun, I’m already thinking about fall leaves and pumpkin spice.

So naturally, since this is our Medical, Health & Wellness issue – and we worked on much of it right at the start of the new year – I have health on my mind. No, I’m not thinking about my new year’s resolutions (although I should). I’m thinking more about the health of the community.

If Prescott had an annual checkup, how would we look? Well, according to some of the statistics from Yavapai County Community Health Services, I’d say pretty good! Yavapai County ranks No. 1 out of all 15 Arizona counties for healthy behaviors, has lower incidences of mortality related to cancer and diabetes and enjoys expansive parklands and outdoor activities. In fact, our LIVING Interview subject this month John Amos, President & CEO of Yavapai Regional Medical Center, credits this community’s many offerings (education, housing, quality of life, etc.) with helping his not-for-profit health-care system thrive. Check out our Medical, Health & Wellness section to see more of the health-care professionals and companies in our community keeping all of us healthy.

Since it’s February, we also have love on the brain. And I can’t think of too many more beautiful settings for a wedding, vowel renewal or anniversary celebration than Prescott. With its magnificent trees, changing seasons, incredible hotels and history and culture, the possibilities for a wedding are endless. Find some good advice and inspiration in our special Wedding & Events section.

And since I already warned you that I live in the future, we’ve rounded up some great (and close!) family vacation options in our FUN section. It’s never too early to start planning for your summer vacation!

As you settle in and enjoy this issue, which I hope you will, we are already busy at work on our April/May issue. Our special Home & Garden issue will arrive in time for the Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA) Home & Garden Show held every May, and will feature an interview with the Board of Directors for the organization. Even if the weather hasn’t warmed up too much by then, this fresh and fun issue will bring some spring into your home.

As always, enjoy!

Elaine Earle Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine

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

Frank Ayers

Chancellor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Frank Ayers is the chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus and is responsible for leading more than 2,600 students and 400 employees. Prior to Embry-Riddle, then-Colonel Ayers served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. He has logged more than 6,000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft types.

Martha Baden

Manager, Public Services, Prescott Public Library

Martha is Library Manager, public services at Prescott Public Library. Still enjoying a lifelong love of connecting people with information they need and books they’ll love, she has worked in school or public libraries in four states over the last 20 years.

Margo Christensen

Vice PresidentofMarketing and Public Relations

Ponderosa Hotel ManagementServices

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

Ron Fain

Owner, Real Estate Operations, Fain Signature Group

Stewards of the land since 1874, the Fain Family started in cattle ranching in Prescott Valley, known then as Lonesome Valley. Ron has worked in the family operations since 1991, after graduating from ASU. Ron’s dedication to making the best life possible for all community members drives his efforts in the commercialindustrial development field, helping to create jobs and build businesses. He is currently a board member of the Prescott Valley Economic Development Foundation and has served on numerous boards including the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Dennis Gallagher

FounderandPresident,PrescottWesternHeritageFoundation

Dennis is the Founder and President of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, whose mission is to preserve and promote our Western heritage. He is also a Western artist/bronze sculptor, and an active volunteer for numerous community events. He and his wife, MaryAnn, have been married 50 years and have resided in Prescott for 10 years.

Juliana Goswick

President& CEOYavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters

Juliana remains grateful for the opportunity to introduce innovative ways to connect the community to the YBBBS mission to provide vulnerable children with professionally supported one-to-one relationships. Her five-year family match with Little Brother Bruce (that includes son Jake, an ERAU student, and daughter Julia, a student at Tri-City Prep) is a testament to her deep belief in the YBBBS mission.

Sandy Griffis

Executive Director,Yavapai CountyContractors Association

Sandy is Executive Director of Yavapai County Contractors Association, and has lived in the Prescott area for 21 years. Sandy has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA in business with a minor in music from San Diego State.

Elisabeth Haugan

Marketing & DevelopmentDirector, Yavapai Humane Society

Elisabeth has served Yavapai Humane Society as Marketing & Development Director since 2014. She directs the marketing and fundraising strategy and oversees volunteer, outreach and education programs. She has a passion for animal welfare and working with others to make the community stronger.

Sheri L. Heiney

President/CEO, Prescott ChamberofCommerce

Sheri was hired as the President/CEO of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in January 2017. She moved to Arizona from Michigan, and has over 23 years of chamber professional experience.

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES

DirectorofYavapai CountyCommunityHealth Services,CountyHealthOfficer

Leslie was appointed Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services of the public health department in March 2017. With 15 years of public health experience, Horton currently works to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of public health services throughout Yavapai County. She is a member of the MATFORCE and Northland Cares boards of directors.

Steven Kartstein

Marketing and Program Manager, ElksTheatre and PerformingArts Center

Steven and his wife Ellen, longtime visitors to the Quad-City area, moved permanently to Prescott in June 2016 from San Diego. There, he was the Operations Manager for a national home furnishings company. At Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center, he and the team are developing outreach programs for the support of the performing arts in the Prescott area.

Ken Lain

Owner,Watters Garden Center

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

Greg Mengarelli

Mayor, CityofPrescott

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

Ray Newton

Journalist and Professor-AdministratorEmeritus, NorthernArizona University

A veteran of mass media ranging from weekly and daily newspapers to directing writing workshops for the Reader’s Digest, from book editing to book writing — Ray has been there. He is a Professor-Administrator Emeritus from Northern Arizona University, now retired and residing in Prescott with his wife, Patty.

Sheila Polk

Yavapai CountyAttorney

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

Harvey Skoog

Mayor, PrescottValley

Harvey served as Prescott Valley Mayor from 1993 to 1998, and was again elected in 2004. He was re-elected in 2005, 2009 and again in 2013. His current term expires in December 2018. He was most recently a tax accountant and business consultant and has served in many leadership roles on various industry and government boards.

Fred Veil

Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum

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

Tori Ward

ROXTravel, Cruise and ResortSpecialist

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

Dr. Penny Willis

President,Yavapai College

Penny is the President of Yavapai College, and started her role there in August 2011. She holds a Ph.D. in higher education from Michigan State University, an M.S. in counseling from Miami University, Ohio, and a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Cincinnati.

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

If you would like to contribute images of area events, people, pets and scenery, please visit PrescottLIVINGmag.com/photocontest and follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/PrescottLivingMagazine

ANNUAL INDIAN ART and NAVAJO RUG AUCTION

5:00 PM on March 16th, a mini auction and preview will be held in the pueblo building. On March 17th, the big event begins. Previews start at 9:00 AM on this fun filled day with the best Indian art and Navajo rug sale in the Southwest. Hundreds of contemporary, antique, and traditional weavings will be available. They, and over 100 authentic Indian art objects, will go to the highest bidders at this exciting, fast paced event. AUCTION starts promptly at NOON.

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FEBRUARY

1

Arizona Humanities Lecture: Dauntless Courage and Boundless Ambition: The Life of Buckey O'Neill - 5:00 PM - Prescott Public Library - 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott.

1

YCPAC Satellite Series: "The Young Marx" - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

3

Youth Art Workshop-Cowboy Valentines - 10:00 AMPhippen Museum - 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott. Children can show that special someone they care with a handmade valentine. Free.

3

A Taste of Paris: A Tea Party for Children - 11:00 AM - Prescott Public Library - 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott. No registration necessary.

3

Dauntless Courage & Boundless Ambition: The Life of Buckey O’Neill with Kevin Schindler - 1:00 PM - Phippen Museum - 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott. Children can show that special someone they care with a handmade valentine. Free.

3 "Generation Zapped"

6

Prescott Chamber Night at Northern Arizona Suns - 4:30 PM-9:30 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center - 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. $25/ticket - Courtside seating (first come, first served).

7 Interviewing With Confidence - 2:00 PM - Prescott Public Library - 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott. No registration necessary.

8 The Atlantic City Ballet7:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $25.

9 Route 66 Tribute: Patsy Cline Meets Elvis Presley - 7:00 PM9:15 PM - Adult Center of Prescott - 1280 E. Rosser, Prescott. Starring Paulette Rockir/Chuck Brown. Tickets $22.50.

10

Walt Anderson on Granite Dells: A Threatened Community Resource - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - Granite Peak UU Congregation building - 882 Sunset Ave., Prescott. (928) 445-4218.

Documentary Screening - 10:00 AM - NACOG - 221 N. Marina St., Ste. 101, Prescott. Second showing at 1:00 PM. Limited seating please RSVP at 928-458-6393. Free admission.

10 The BYU Young Ambassadors - 7:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St.,

Prescott. An energetic, fast-paced showcase of American musical theatre. Tickets from $25/Children $10.

10

The Folk Sessions 15th Anniversary Celebration7:30 PM-9:30 PM - Prescott Center for the Arts - 200 N. Marina St., Prescott. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets $22.

10

The Art of Brewing Your Own Kombucha - 9:00 AM - $30 Pre-registration Required by February 3rd: 928.445.4565, or at 219 W. Gurley Street in Prescott or online at: https://nectarapothecary. com/product/art-of-brewing-yourown-kombucha/

15

Coffee Connect: Hotel St. Michael - 7:30 AM-9:00 AM - Hotel St. Michael - 100 S. Montezuma St., Prescott. Morning speed networking!

18

Cartoon Toons - 3:00 PMYavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Adults $25, Youth (18 & Under) $5.

18 Prescott POPS Symphony3:00 PM-5:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets: Adults - $25 Youth (18 & Under) - $5 Group discounts available.

18

WWE LIVE! Road to WrestleMania - 7:00 PM9:00 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center - 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. Ticket prices available online at www.PrescottValleyEventCenter. com.

20 StoneRidge Wedding Happy Hour - 5:30 PM-7:30 PMPrescott Club at StoneRidge - 1601 N. Bluff Top Dr., Prescott Valley. Recently engaged and don't know

where to start? No charge to attend, but RSVP is required to 928-7759140 or jrussell@prescottclubaz.com

21 Writing Effective Resumes - 2:00 PM - Prescott Public Library - 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott. No registration necessary.

21 YCPAC Satellite Series: "The Lady of the Camellias" - 6:00 PM-8:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

23 Sean Harkness - 7:30 PM9:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $47.

24

YCPAC Satellite Series: The MET's "La Boheme" - 10:30 AM-1:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for youth.

25 Phoenix Symphony In Prescott - 3:00 PM-5:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 East Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $29 to $42.

28

Job Search Techniques - 2:00 PM - Prescott Public Library - 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott. No registration necessary.

28 Garrison Keillor - 7:30 PM9:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $37.

February – March 2018

MARCH

1

YCPAC Satellite Series: "Follies" - 6:00 PM-8:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

2 Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show - Prescott Resort & Conference Center - 1500 AZ-69, Prescott. Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Free Admission to the trade show.

3

Celebrate Life Expo 2018 - 9:00 AM-1:00 PM - Prescott Valley Event Center - 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. FREE parking and FREE admission!

5

Utah Shakespeare Festival's "The Tempest" - 7:00 PM-9:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $25. Children $10.

8

NY Gilbert & Sullivan Players - 7:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $32.

8 The Pirates of Penzance - 7:00 PM-9:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $32.

10

YCPAC Satellite Series: The MET's "Semiramide" - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for youth.

18 Phoenix Symphony In Prescott - 3:00 PM-5:00

PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $29 to $42.

20 StoneRidge Wedding Happy Hour - 5:30 PM-7:30 PMPrescott Club at StoneRidge - 1601 N. Bluff Top Dr., Prescott Valley. Recently engaged and don't know where to start? No charge to attend, but RSVP is required to 928-775-9140 or jrussell@prescottclubaz.com

21

YCPAC Satellite Series: "The Flames of Paris" - 6:00 PM8:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for youth.

23 Prescott Job Fair - 9:00 AM2:00 PM - Yavapai College Gym - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott.

23

Michael Londra & The Celtic Fire - 7:30 PM-9:30 PM - Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. Tickets from $32.

31 Cowpokes, Crooks & Cactus: Arizona in the Movies with Gregory McNamee - 1:00 PMPhippen Museum - 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott.

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THE PRESCOTT

Stories by Ray Newton

Generosity gives golf clubs second life

Pat Shepherd, Prescott owner of Shepherd’s Shillelaghs Custom Golf Clubs, and Prescott Habitat for Humanity ReStore have collaborated for several years in providing “gently used” golf equipment to youth at schools throughout the county.

Often, clubs, bags and carts that have been donated to the thrift store are in need of repair. Shepherd has contributed his time, skill (and quite a bit of money) to bringing such items back into usable condition. He has contributed thousands of golf balls, too.

When he relocated to Prescott from California several years ago, Shepherd made the decision to help local youth.

“I’ll do anything I can to help these kids get onto golf courses and play a sport they can enjoy all their lives,” he said.

In January, Shepherd helped, and the ReStore gave more than 16 sets of clubs, several golf bags and golf carts and more than 250 “slightly used” golf balls to Tom Rose, head golf coach at Bagdad middle and high schools. Bagdad is a mining community about 40 miles

Habitat for Humanity ReStore staff members (L to R) Terry Vila and Dale Jackson check out golf clubs, bags and a cart before donating them to youngsters at a local school. For several years, ReStore has been contributing club donated to the thrift shop to youth throughout the county who otherwise might not be able to afford golf equipment.

(Photo by Ray Newton)

west of Prescott.

ReStore Operations Manager Jim Stubblefield, himself a golfer, learned from Rose that participation on Sultan golf teams has more than tripled in the past three years.

Stubblefield said he was “thrilled to see golf equipment get a second life among kids.”

Those wanting to contribute golf equipment to be passed along to youth can contact Stubblefield at 928-771-1777 or Shepherd Shillelaghs at 928-778-5023.

Boeing selects EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University as ‘focus school’

The Boeing Corp. has selected Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott as a “focus school.” What that means, said Robin Sobotta, Associate Dean of Business in the newly created College of Business, is that the program has become a priority from which Boeing recruits supply-chain management personnel.

Only a handful of programs nationally have earned that designation, Sobotta said.

“Boeing’s decision to place our program in the top tier puts us in the company of such prominent schools as Stanford,” she said

Sobotta explained that in the past five years, more than 80 percent of the ERAU business students chosen as summer interns have been offered full-time positions with Boeing.

Most recently, six business majors from the Prescott campus were selected for the supply-chain management program. The five women and one man are all majoring in aviation business administration.

Boeing is the world’s largest

continued on page 30...

PIONEER

Coalition for Compassion and Justice has new director

Jessi Hans has been named executive director of the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ). She had served as assistant director since February 2017 and has been in Prescott for several years.

Before joining the CCJ staff, Hans worked with women and children, helping them find jobs, homes and acceptable living environments. She also worked in the adjudicated courts system, where she helped in dispute settlements among parties.

She earned a bachelor’s degree at Northwest Missouri State University.

Prescott resident and CCJ Board Chair Mary Bauer said she and others on the 12-member board were confident Hans would move forward to fulfill the CCJ mission: “Maintaining a client-centered focus so that responses are relevant; ensuring organizational agility to respond to client needs quickly and effectively; and working collaboratively with many partners in the community while advocating positive change.”

“Jessi will keep us on a steady path that benefits the CCJ, its staff and all the various clients it served through its many programs,” Bauer said.

The CCJ coordinates and administers a broad variety of programs for the needy in the greater Prescott area.

Hans replaces Paul Mitchell, who served as Executive Director for three years and directed all CCJ programs. Mitchell is relocating to Houghton, Michigan, where he will be working for the fundraising and development program for Michigan

Technological University.

Originally incorporated in November 2001, the CCJ first used the Prescott United Methodist Church as its base. Created through the cooperative efforts of 15 other churches and civic organizations, the CCJ evolved over time into a multifaceted organization that now provides a wide array of community services to thousands of low-income adults and families annually.

Among those services are the Home Repair programs to help those who need assistance in maintaining their houses and property.

Another program is the Circles of Support, in which CCJ mentors help families on a personal level, especially low-income families with children.

A new program, coordinated by Diane Iverson, is the Little Tree House, where parents can take their children to play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is located at 505 W. Gurley St.

In 2010, CCJ launched the CCJ Thrift Shop that provides affordable appliances, clothing and household items. Now located at 1034 Fair St., the Thrift Shop is also a connection to the Open Door Food advocacy program, where people can get food.

Bauer said the CCJ budget had grown substantially over the 17-year history of CCJ. She indicated it was now approaching $1 million annually.

Those wanting additional information about facilities and services at the CCJ can contact Hans at 928-445-8382 or look online at yavapaiccj.org.

See more news on pages 30 & 65…

Five Things You Should Know About Continuum

of Care

ONE

Continuum of care refers to a senior community that offers a variety of care and services that may include home care, hospice, senior apartments, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. It's a place you can maintain your freedom and dignity and have more care available if you ever need it.

TWO

Are you joining a community or entering a system? A senior community can offer all the levels of care. It brings peace of mind that makes all the difference in the world. Like knowing that once you're part of a senior community like The Evangelical Good Samaritan Society, there will always be a caring option for you.

THREE

Emotional and spiritual needs are as important as physical needs. Your physical needs are an important part of your decision, but you should also look for a place that cares for you as a whole person, body, mind and spirit. The kind of care that comes from experiencing God's love in Christ firsthand.

FOUR

True peace of mind is finding somewhere you never want to leave. Feeling at home means feeling comfortable, relaxed and at ease. Home is a place where you feel respected, valued, satisfied and free to be yourself. It's not just finding a place to live; it's finding a place you can make your own.

FIVE

Read the small print. Get good advice about what you're agreeing to. You may question if you're really making the right decision. Besides delivering the best service possible, the senior living community you select must be one with which you feel secure and comfortable. It's just as important to be able to trust the organization behind the employees. They should be there to offer you compassion and understanding.

For more information, contact your local Good Samaritan community at 928-778-5655 or visit www.good-sam.com

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The LIVING Interview

John Amos

PRESIDENT AND CEO, YAVAPAI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Interview by Ray Newton

Yavapai Regional Medical Center President and CEO John Amos believes you can’t have a healthy health system without a strong community. Providing high quality care to patients takes a village. It takes dedicated staff, talented doctors, volunteers, an outstanding education system and a high quality of life to attract and retain talent. And, of course, it takes heart. Amos has a heart for his family and a heart for YRMC. Originally from Colorado, the husband and father of two has served with the not-for-profit healthcare organization since 1992 when he was Director of Physical Rehabilitation Services. Throughout his tenure, he was integral in creating the hospital’s East Campus in Prescott Valley. And although he credits his predecessors with “planting the seeds,” he is helping them grow, all while positioning the health system for the future, attracting and retaining top talent and always remembering the center of all of it – the patients.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Thank you for being with us, John. How has the role of President and CEO changed in the four years since you’ve taken over?

JOHN AMOS: I think probably one of the biggest evolutions is the relationship we have with our physician community. We have a growing employed physician network. We have 78 providers. The provider is a physician, a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant. They are employees of the hospital, as opposed to community-based practices. That’s happening across the country. You’re going to see by the year 2025, 80 percent of all physicians will probably be in large groups. So, I think that’s one of probably the bigger changes just within the industry, not unique to just YRMC.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What’s driving that change? Healthcare reform?

JOHN AMOS: Yes. The other thing is we’re finding that the new generation of physicians, they really are focused on medicine and taking care of patients. They’re not as interested in the business aspects. And when you have that relationship with a hospital in our network, we can take care of the

back office, coding, billing and staffing to support the physician and patients.

PRESCOTT LIVING: This will be YRMC’s 75th anniversary. What do you think of the history of this place? What has occurred that is good at YRMC?

JOHN AMOS: Stepping back several decades, a decision was made in partnership with the community to develop the Council of Electors. And the Council of Electors is a representation of our community, so it’s essentially the stakeholders in our community who are responsible for the selection of our Board of Trustees. We have a really unique process in how our Board of Trustees is selected for the governance of the hospital. I’m also real proud of our mission, vision and values, which drives all the other really cool aspects of our development and growth, and that’s a lot of our services. We have tremendous programs with cardiac care and orthopedics or neurosurgery. Those are examples of our exciting program growth.

We also have an incredible relationship with our volunteers. We have over 700 volunteers who support the organization. I’ve seen statistics highlighting that we have the

highest volunteer-to-bed ratio in the state of Arizona.

I think it’s just a great reflection of our community and their commitment to the hospital. We really have a wonderful culture that is focused on our mission, vision and values, so that’s what I see when I look at the road map and development of what’s broadest to where we are today.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve been here 20 years. Give me two or three of your favorite memories.

JOHN AMOS: You know, I’ll always remember opening day on the East Campus in Prescott Valley. That was 2006, and we were all in the Emergency Department. The physicians and staff were there, and we actually had plans to open at 7 a.m. We all looked at each other…and (thought) this would be the last time we’re not open, because at a hospital, it’s 24/7. We’re here for the community now. It’s an exciting time to be a part of a hospital opening. So, that’s a special memory for me.

MISSION:

To provide comprehensive, high quality healthcare consistent with our communities’ needs.

VISION:

Creating a total healing environment—an environment in which the people of YRMC work in partnership with patients and their families to provide peace of mind and peace of heart as well as physical cure and comfort, because we understand the indivisible relationship that exists between body, mind and the human spirit.

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PRESCOTT LIVING: What’s No 2?

JOHN AMOS: It’s probably a collective event, but every year we do an employee of the year. It’s really a fun event, because we currently have over 1,950 employees, and to be selected by your peers to be a representative of this organization for excellence is a very special award and recognition.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Third, is there anything special just for you?

JOHN AMOS: I had great times with our Saturday morning Sports Medicine Clinic. I used to manage Physical Rehabilitation Services. We really got to connect and take care of the community on Saturday mornings.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You got your degree at Colorado State. What did you study?

JOHN AMOS: Occupational Therapy.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What drove you into the career you have now?

JOHN AMOS: I always loved anatomy and physiology. That was a draw for me into healthcare. And as I gained experience, I quickly recognized that I can make a difference through program development and looking for services that we could enhance or maybe add. So, that was kind of a natural transition. Then, I had leadership opportunities. My role today is to really look at community needs and what we can do to improve the overall patient experience. That could be improving technology, recruiting additional physicians, staff training and programs or new service lines. It really energizes me to be able to develop and grow services.

PRESCOTT LIVING: What attracted you to YRMC?

JOHN AMOS: I had read the mission, vision and values statement, and it was very unique, because it talked about the patient. It talked about supporting our patients’ families, loved ones and their support system. I was drawn to the fact that there was a hospital that talked about treating the whole person and creating a Total Healing Environment. It drew my attention to want to learn more about the organization.

We love the lifestyle and the history of this area. It’s a wonderful place to raise a family. So between the mission and the vision of the organization, along with the communities, it was an easy sell for my wife and me.

PRESCOTT LIVING: And you’ve got two children.

JOHN AMOS: I have a son and a daughter. PRESCOTT LIVING: And where are they right now?

JOHN AMOS: My daughter Allie Jo is a freshmen at Lasell College in Boston, Massachusetts. She’s following her mom’s footsteps. She plays volleyball and is a student athlete and just finished her first semester of college.

And my son is a junior at high school. Colton and I have a lot in common. We do a lot of fun things together. And he’s a threesport athlete, and he’s just coming off of a real successful high school season. He broke a 37-year-old record at the high school for total tackles. I’m proud of him. He’s an AllState strong safety, wrestler and high hurdler and a very good student.

PRESCOTT LIVING: You’ve been quoted as saying you’re going to retire here.

YRMC Historical Time

1943: PRESCOTT Community Hospital opens in the former Jefferson Elementary School building.

1960: CENTRAL Yavapai Hospital District is voted into existence. The two hospitals operating in the Prescott area, Prescott Community Hospital (now YRMC) and a county hospital, combine to provide more efficient healthcare

JOHN AMOS: I hope I have that opportunity. God willing, I will be able to continue to contribute to the organization, and I hope, at some point, my kids can come back with opportunities within our communities, and at least have that choice. We are blessed to live in Prescott.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Here’s a tough question. At a time when so many healthcare providers around the nation are struggling, the medical center is thriving. To what do you attribute that?

JOHN AMOS: It boils down to what we focus on. In our mission, it is clearly stated that we focus on providing high quality healthcare consistent with our community’s needs. So, first and foremost, we look at what the community need is. We put the patient in the center of that decision. We’ve continued with that approach with every program and every milestone to make sure the decisions we’re making are consistent with our mission, vision and values.

So, I think this is the catalyst to our success. The other big part is the talent we have. Our Board. I mentioned the volunteers. Over 700 support us. The area attracts talented physicians, and we’re blessed with a medical staff in our community that we’re very proud of. And we have an incredible team of over 1,950 healthcare professionals who support the health system.

And I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the hospital leadership — the management team, the department directors and all the supervisors — and then my predecessors. We’ve had chief nursing officers and chief financial officers and CEOs who have made

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services to the residents of the Prescott-area.

1962: LOCAL residents approve a bond issue for Central Yavapai Hospital District to build a new hospital on Willow Creek Road.

1964: PRESCOTT Community Hospital relocates to Willow Creek Road and changes its name to Yavapai Community Hospital.

1976: A new Laboratory, X-ray, ICU/CCU and Emergency Room are added.

1984: YAVAPAI Community Hospital changes its name to Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

1989: A new patient care tower opens.

1991: YAVAPAI Regional Medical Center wins the 21st Century Innovator Award sponsored by 3M and the HealthCare Forum.

1997: THE YRMC Del E. Webb Outpatient Center opens in Prescott Valley.

2001: A $6 million Emergency Room expansion is completed at YRMC West.

2002: THE YRMC Foundation is created and plans a fund-raising effort for the construction of YRMC East in Prescott Valley,

1999: YRMC West, the Prescott Campus, opens a new four-story addition and announces plans for YRMC East, an acute-care hospital in Prescott Valley.

great decisions. They planted seeds that we, today, are benefiting from.

PRESCOTT LIVING: That takes us to the point about the physicians and the professionals you have here. Why are you able to attract people who could go anywhere in the nation?

JOHN AMOS: We have the building blocks in place. We have the technology. We have the facilities. We’ve built a very strong team with our ICU nurses, our ER nurses, our medical/surgical and telemetry nurses, our ancillary and outpatient teams. So, we have a very attractive health system if you look at these building blocks.

The physicians evaluate programs we’ve committed to, what services we develop. They see if you’re financially stable. They look at your mission and your vision. Then, they test that to see if you’re in fact driven by that. They want to raise their families, or start their careers or end their careers in this community.

So, we benefit from the community, and really, if the hospital does well, the community will do well. If the community’s not doing well, we won’t do as well.

It’s the communities, the organizations and the facilities — it’s all those components (which doctors consider when moving here). Are the schools good? We have our district schools, we have our charter schools. They look at all of that. So, they really do evaluate the entire area, as well as the healthcare system.

We have an incredible example that’s only a few weeks old. We have one of the brightest structural fellowship-trained, interventional cardiologists in the country. She se-

The BreastCare Center at YRMC introduced Arizona’s first breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system designed specifically for breast imaging.

lected our community, our health system, because of what I had mentioned. The physicians who are here — she was excited to work with that group.

The staff she met, the community, the friendliness of the folks downtown, when we had her for dinner — it was all of those components. She has Mayo Clinic experience; she has affiliations with Cleveland Clinic; she was being recruited internationally, but she selected us, and it’s not unique.

We have a lot of examples.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Given the coming shortage of physicians, how do you retain such people?

JOHN AMOS: Boy, I tell you, we’ve had to develop our physician network. We strengthen our relationships with medical schools. We go to their fairs. We connect with the physicians when they’re in residency training. We hired a team that focuses on physician recruitment. It’s paying off because we’re getting exceptional candidates in all specialties, and we’ll continue to develop that.

And another component of that is — you’ll see this across the nation — you’re going to see more of the mid-level support.

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as well as renovations to YRMC West.

2003: A new eight-bed ICU is added at YRMC West, which doubled the ICU capacity to 16 beds.

2004: ON the YRMC West Campus, a second cardiac catheterization laboratory is added and the Wellness Center, which houses Physical Rehabilitation and the Pendleton Center West, opens in a renovated building on the premises.

opens at YRMC West, providing open heart surgery and thoracic surgery for our community.

2006: A new 50-bed YRMC East Campus acutecare hospital opened in Prescott Valley, a new recovery center, expanded surgery suites and a larger GI laboratory are completed at YRMC West.

2007: THE Heart Center

2009: YRMC’S PhysicianCare team of skilled physicians is created to provide expert medical care to the Quad Cities’ growing population.

2010: THE new Family Birthing Center opens at YRMC East, and the space vacated by the Obstetrics Department at YRMC West is renovated to expand the Heart Center for the rapidly growing cardiac surgery program. The expanded heart program also gets a new name – The James Family Heart Center at YRMC West.

2011: THE first dedicated

Breast Care Center in north central Arizona proudly opens at YRMC East. YRMC also launches Project CARE, the largest Electronic Medical Record implementation project in the country at the time.

2012: YRMC’S Advanced Wound Care Center opens and is home to

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CITY SPEAK INNOVATIVE NEW BUSINESSES

IN-STORE ORTHOTICS, VETERINARIAN SOFTWARE JUST TWO LOCAL EXAMPLES OF NEW HIGH TECH

As I begin my first term as Mayor, I am energized by the business climate in our City.

by Greg Mengarelli,

As I begin my first term as Mayor, I am energized by the business climate in our city.

For the past year, the city has been actively working to recruit high-technology companies and to create a business incubator for these types of firms. During this process, we have encountered many businesses that are already here in Prescott doing some inspiring work. I would like to give you a brief introduction to a few of these companies.

RESA is a company using 3-D printers to create custom-made shoe orthotics inside retail stores while you wait. Owner Glen Hinshaw and his son are literally breaking the mold for custom-orthotic inserts. Currently, RESA kiosks are located inside select Costco stores. The company is negotiating agreements with other retailers and expects to have hundreds of its kiosks in stores across the country.

This innovative company uses high-tech software, state of the art 3-D printers and light manufacturing processes to create these orthotics. Tapping into local talent, RESA is employing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students as interns to assist with its manufacturing. In 2018, RESA will be working with CTEC at Yavapai College to create a custom-designed curriculum to train future employees for the company.

Shepherd is another high-tech business in Prescott.

Owner Cindy Barnes is a licensed veterinarian who branched out to create innovative software for veterinary office management. This new software helps veterinary offices operate more efficiently, from

scheduling appointments to diagnosis, treatment and capturing charges. Shepherd is growing rapidly, and Cindy is seeking to hire additional software coders by retaining local students and graduates, especially from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College. Cindy is also developing plans for an innovative new facility for dogs and their owners. We expect to learn more about this in 2018.

No discussion about business is complete without highlighting the traditional manufacturing firms making a difference in Prescott. One of these businesses is Vinyl Visions. Vinyl Visions manufactures frames and other vinyl products for residential and commercial windows. In early 2016, John and Helen Halle decided to move their company, Vinyl Visions, from California to Prescott. By purchasing property and building a new state-of-the art, 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, they have created jobs in Prescott.

John loves the weather and clear air, along with all of the support they have received from the community. The company is seeking to expand its workforce as it has started recycling unused vinyl products, grinding them down and constituting them into top-quality window products.

There are many more success stories like these in our city, and I look forward to meeting more business owners and learning more. These businesses are great examples of how we can preserve the things we love best about Prescott, while enhancing other aspects of our great community.

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO, “HMMM…I WONDER?”

by Dennis B . Light, Chief, Prescott Fire Department

Have you ever been curious as to why you may see a City of Prescott fire engine in Prescott Valley? What about that time you were in downtown Prescott and saw that fire engine from Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority? How about those trying months during fire season when you see the green fire trucks of the U.S. Forest Service, the white fire trucks of Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) or the yellow fire trucks of Bureau of Land Management (BLM)? It’s because of a very extensive automatic aid system in place for all-risk response in the Prescott

Basin region. Regardless of jurisdictional boundaries, efforts are undertaken locally to ensure that the closest and best-suited piece of fire department equipment is dispatched to those in need. These needs are managed by way of the Prescott Regional Communications Center (PRCC).

The PRCC is the public safety answering point of all E-911 calls that originate in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Groom Creek and much of the surrounding areas for which the City of Prescott Fire Department, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, U.S. Forest Service, DFFM or BLM have an obligation to respond.

When a person activates the E-911 system to summon help, a call taker at the PRCC is there to answer the call and dispatch the required help necessary for those in need. Upon answering, the caller is asked, “What is your emergency?” and will get the required elements responding. Locally, we have a multitude of risks that our residents and those

visiting our community may face. Through the application of automatic vehicle locators and a brief interrogation by the dispatcher answering the call, a determination is made in moments as to who and what to send. Naturally, to some degree, every emergency is different, so the number and quantity of resources very well could vary.

All-risk response is very comprehensive as to the type and complexity of the needs that need to be fulfilled.

A vehicle fire, in most cases, will require the response of a single fire engine, and a room and contents fire, for most homes, may require more. Then, if you add a wildfire component to that same house fire, it very well could have resources from all the region’s fire departments called in to battle the blaze.

Likewise, we use a regional approach when it comes to those nontraditional call types, such as technical rescue (confined space, high/low angle, structural collapse

and water rescue), hazardous material response and aircraft rescue firefighting. We work to realize added efficiencies in the region by economy of scale, recognized by our sharing and partnerships cultivated in team responses.

One thing is for certain – the emergency responders are here to serve and do so with a smile. Take time to wave, and if we notice we will be sure to wave back, as – after all – this is “everyone’s hometown.”

THE PRESCOTT PIONEER

City approves Deep Well Ranch development

The Prescott City Council has approved development proposals for the Deep Well Ranch project north and west of the Prescott Municipal Airport. The 6-1 vote in November followed months of public meetings and public hearings, planning and zoning sessions, and intense reviews by community members. The proposal resulted in diverse opinions among community members.

Approval means that project developers can move forward with short and long-term plans to create a 1,800-acre master-planned residential and commercial community.

Carved from the much larger 18,000-acre James Family Ranch, the land had been annexed into Prescott city limits more than 10 years ago. At that time, it was determined that Deep Well Ranch had an existing water allocation of approximately 950 acre feet.

An attorney who represents the James family told the council the James family wants to keep the remaining acreage as a working ranch.

The development request filed in summer 2017 essentially defined specific categories to be included in the project.

They include residential, retail, commercial and employment potential with broad residential options. Specifically, descriptions were for multifamily high, single-family, industrial light, mixed use, business regional and specially planned community. It further specifies dedicated land intended for use for schools and public safety facilities. A 10,500-home cap is included in the master plan.

In July 2017, Trevor Barger, Chief Executive Officer of Espiritu Loci – the Spirit of the Place – explained to a public gathering that he represented Chamberlain Development, which had teamed with the James family. They had collaborated to create a long-term vision for development of about 10 percent of the ranch

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aerospace company. It specializes in manufacturing commercial jetliners. It also emphasizes defense, space and security systems.

ERAU Chancellor Frank Ayers said the university was “proud of being nationally recognized for the achievements of its business students and faculty.”

He added, “The school will continue to prepare business leaders to meet the challenges of

owned for years by the James family.

Barger, whose firm is in Scottsdale, stressed that project growth and development would not happen in the immediate future. He emphasized that the project was long-term – 35 to 50 years.

“We need to be visionary in planning for the future,” he said.

Barger and others representing the development emphasized that the development would not be one big asphalt and concrete-covered expanse of land. The plan required more than 400 acres of open space, including a 50-acre wildlife corridor and several miles of hiking trails to complement already existing hiking trails in Prescott.

The council also approved related rezoning plans for an adjacent area and plans for the airport area. The city owns a municipal airport.

More information is available by contacting the Deep Well Ranch office at 8400 N. State Route 89, Prescott or visiting espirituloci.com/deep-well-ranch.html.

the future.”

Also worth noting is that ERAU campuses in Prescott, Daytona Beach and its worldwide branch campuses were named by U.S. News & World Report as No. 2 in the nation for online bachelor’s degree programs.

Only Ohio State University – Columbus was ranked higher. Temple University in Pennsylvania was named No. 3.

New Year’s celebration.

To commemorate its progress, the town kicked off a year of festivities with a blowout

OTHE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY IS CELEBRATING ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2018 WITH AN ENTIRE YEAR OF FESTIVITIES

by Heidi Dahms Foster, Communications Coordinator, Town of Prescott Valley

n August 22, 1978, 60 percent of Prescott Valley’s residents voted to incorporate, with 1,520 residents. Today, Prescott Valley has more than 45,000 residents.

The community today includes an attractive business and shopping environment, a busy entertainment district and event center, and its own Northern Arizona Suns basketball team, development league for the NBA Phoenix Suns. The community’s recreation fields and venues are popular with sports teams of all ages, and Prescott Valley was host for the National Junior College Athletic Association Soccer Championships this past fall. The Arizona Interscholastic Association basketball, cheer, volleyball and wrestling championships have taken place at the Prescott Valley Event Center for several years.

Additionally, Prescott Valley boasts several premier housing developments, and a new downtown apartment complex, Homestead at Talking Glass, complete with clubhouse, is under construction.

To commemorate its progress, the Town kicked off a year of festivities with a blowout New Year’s celebration. More than 500 people enjoyed ice skating at the PV Event Center, fire pits to roast marshmallows, cocoa, a huge bonfire, games and an emergency vehicle and first responder display for the kids. Two sessions of fireworks lit up the night sky, including one to bring in the New Year at midnight.

The Polar Bear Splash on January 6 was a record for the Town, as 65 hardy souls hit the chilly waters of Mountain Valley Splash, and a host of extremely hairy men competed for the annual Ice Princess title! A free pancake breakfast courtesy of IHOP, an ice cream eating contest, and a “duck race” were some of the other popular events.

The next big event is the annual EGGstravaganza and Family Arts Festival on March 24. This event on the lawns of the Prescott Valley Civic Center will feature creative games and art, and thousands of eggs for kids to hunt on the Civic Center lawns. The event is free to the public with the exception of a small fee for the added Hero Party Rental bounce houses and extra activities.

Other 40th Anniversary events through the year will include:

• Summer Movies Under the Stars series at the Civic Center -70s-era movies at the Theater on the Green.

• June’s annual Woofstock adoption event on the Civic Center grounds, sponsored by Prescott Dog

Magazine, featuring a 40th Anniversary theme, adoptions and more.

• July annual fireworks and day of fun at Mountain Valley Park with a 40th Anniversary display.

• Big 40th Festival: In August, the month of incorporation, a spectacular celebration is on tap for the Prescott Valley Civic Center. Two days of events will include Saturday stage entertainment by local children’s groups, a 70s tribute band and other entertainment, mariachi and ballet folklorico performances, a car show, bouncy houses, a Hollywood Squares-style show sponsored by the PV Chamber of Commerce, and an Antique Road Show-style event sponsored by the PV Historical Society. Sunday’s lineup will include a Cowboy Church Service at the Theater on the Green, a gospel choir showcase, a wedding vow renewal, and a picnic on the grounds. Each of the weekend’s two days of fun will include plenty of food, with some gustatory delights supplied by area ethnic cooks.

Look for announcements of more 40th anniversary events as the year approaches.

The Town is looking for longtime residents who would like to share photos and take part in video interviews about their time in Prescott Valley. Volunteers are also needed for events through the year. Please call Communications Coordinator Heidi Dahms Foster at 928-759-3123 with photos and stories.

Businesses interested in being part of the 40th anniversary festivities can contact Councilmember Jodi Rooney at: Jrooney@pvaz.net

Watch the Town of Prescott Valley Facebook page, the website at www.pvaz.net, Twitter page @prescottvly for updates and times of events, or call Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation at 928-759-3090 for more information.

Business Spotlight

THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK – WATER, THAT IS!

by Vickie Johnston, Owner, UltraWater Bar Health Store

Water is the new liquid gold. When I first saw water in a bottle, I thought, “Who in their right mind is going to pay for bottled water?” Who would have thought, the water industry would be a multibillion-dollar business. In fact, worldwide over $100 billion is being spent each year. Bottled water today costs over 2,000 times the cost of tap water. Americans used 50 billion plastic water bottles last year, and sadly only about 23 percent get recycled.

Where are the rest? In landfills and in our oceans. Plastic bottles take 1,000 years to biodegrade. Whose bright idea was this?

Let’s put this in perspective – we are buying bottled water because we think it’s better, when in reality most of it is tap water. That’s right –most of it is tap or reverse osmosis water. I have been educating people all over the world about water for the last 20 years. Water is not what it used to be, not even close. As I worked in a hospital lab, I began to see the toxins in blood over the years steadily increase. It

was startling and scary. There is an intelligent option, and we’ve got it right here in Prescott Valley at the UltraWater Bar Health Store. We take ordinary water and make it extraordinary by enhancing all the natural properties of water. Best of all, our filtration, made right here in the USA, removes 172 of the worst chemicals found in tap and well water today. Clean water in its natural state is unbelievably powerful for your body. Try it for free for 30 days. After that, you can buy our water as low as 50 cents

per gallon or install our system right at your tap. We have all the solutions for water pollution in your home or workplace.

Please contact me for more info at: VickieJohnston123@gmail.com. I am booking my schedule for 2018, and it is filling up fast. The Ultra Water Bar Health Store in Prescott Valley is located at 8164 E. State Route 69 off of the frontage road by Robert Road. The store conducts free health classes every Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Follow us on Facebook at facebook. com/UltraWaterBarHealthStore.

YAVAPAI COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

The Yavapai County Democratic Party (YCDP) serves as the regional headquarters for democratic action, from petition drives to organizational meetings for protests to Get Out The Vote efforts for candidates.

Operating at 1555 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, the office is staffed by volunteers. YCDP schedules an evening meeting the second Thursday of each month (except July) at the Adult Center of Prescott.

“It is more important for the YCDP to have a presence here than it is for many Democratic groups statewide, because we are the ground zero resource in a very red area,” said Toni Denis, chair of the YCDP.

The group features statewide candidates as speakers, and the county’s high turnout for elec-

tions helps to make a difference for them.

In 2017, the YCDP expanded its executive board, revised its logo and website (yavdem. org), recruited candidates for all races in Congressional District 4 and state Legislative District 1, established volunteer campaign training and set goals.

The Democratic Women of the Prescott Area (DWPA) promotes the YCDP’s efforts, but hosts its own luncheon meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month. The DWPA gives $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors and to women candidates to attend the Emerge Arizona program.

Annual events include the YCDP’s summer picnic and the Truman Clinton Dinner, at which Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton was speaker in 2017. The DWPA

hosts a holiday party, social and charity events, including a book drive for Taylor Hicks Elementary School.

The DWPA gives the Jerry Emmett Award, named after its 103-year-old founder, to an active Democrat each year. Gwen

PRESCOTT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STARTS THE YEAR OFF RIGHT

by Margo Christensen, 2018 Chair and Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, LLC

By the end of 2017 under the leadership of our new President and CEO Sheri Heiney, the Prescott Chamber of Commerce implemented several exciting additions to programming and membership events.

The year began with goal-planning, additional ribbon cuttings with increased attendance by elected officials, rebranding the morning and evening chamber mixers, an internship program and the addition of many new educational events. By summer, planning was underway for two additional annual signature events – Farm to Table in the fall and the Grand Marshal Gala, as part of the official Arizona Christmas City lineup. And if that wasn’t enough, the chamber forged a unique membership opportunity with the

town of Bagdad, and we became its Chamber of Commerce. We anticipate programming and events in 2018 will align with this new and exciting partnership.

And we are just getting started! In fall 2017, the Prescott Chamber Board of Directors met for an all-day facilitated strategy session, which resulted in a newly updated vision and mission statement and core values, which will help guide us into the future. We are forever thankful to our members and members-to-be, sponsors, volunteers, ambassadors, board members and staff for their enthusiasm and teamwork. We are very optimistic for a successful year for all our business members, from Prescott through the Quad Cities area to Bagdad and beyond. We hope you can take advantage of all we have to offer

your business and that you will call us with anything you might need in the future.

NEW VISION STATEMENT:

The vision of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier advocate for businesses, economic development and tourism in Prescott.

NEW MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources to create a vibrant business environment for Prescott.

CORE VALUES:

Honesty, loyalty, integrity and trust, collaborative, accountable, inclusive and welcoming, innovative, excellent service.

STRATEGIC FOCUS:

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is committed to the following strategic areas over the next three years:

1. To offer value for members of all sizes and types.

2. To create engagement opportunities for members and their employees.

3. To establish a leadership role in economic and tourism development coordination in the region.

4. To be a visible community resource.

For more information about the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, please visit prescott.org or call us at 928-445-2000 or 1-800-266-7534, or stop by the visitor information center located at 117 W. Goodwin St., Prescott, 86303.

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YRMC West in Prescott and YRMC East in Prescott Valley are part of a state-of-the-art healthcare system that – in addition to the two acute care hospitals – also features primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, diagnostic and outpatient medical imaging centers and more.

And you’ll have nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants support a physician practice, when it’s appropriate.

PRESCOTT LIVING: This ties in with being cited as being one of the most wired medical centers in the country. Tell us what that means.

JOHN AMOS: It’s a great question. They have a ranking system for the level of complexity and how advanced you are with your technology. And what I mean by that is your electronic medical record — do you have digital imaging? Does your MRI go into a format that a patient or a physician could pull from a cloud and view that for diagnostic and screening purposes? Can a patient access a medical record through a portal? Is your ER discharge summary available to the

YRMC

primary care personnel so they can see what happened when you had to visit the emergency department?

So, that whole network is all in place, and we’re a Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) level 6. That’s an industry benchmarking agency. A level 6 puts us right at the top.

PRESCOTT LIVING: I’m going to take a look at your view. Why do you feel that not-for-profit healthcare is important in the community?

JOHN AMOS: I think it’s important to have a health system that is focused on community need, and we are a not-for-profit community health system. We are locally owned and locally governed. Our board leadership has community interest, and being not-forprofit, all of our resources go into our system. They stay here.

Historical Time Line (continued)

western Yavapai County’s only Hyperbaric Medicine program. The program’s two state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers help wounds heal by increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood.

2012: THE first cranial neurosurgeries ever performed in the Quad City region take place at YRMC West in Prescott.

2013: THE Family Birthing Center at YRMC East is licensed as a Level II Continuing Care Nursery by the Arizona Department of Health Services and is certified by the Arizona Perinatal Trust to care for high-risk newborns and their moms.

2014: YRMC East and West achieve Level IV Trauma Designation from the

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Services and Trauma System. The designation allows YRMC’s physicians and nurses to treat trauma patients and to determine the best level of care for trauma patients.

2015: A new state-of-theart hybrid surgical suite opens at YRMC West.

If you’re a part of a large chain, your resources may be funneled into a new market. It may be funneled into a new initiative in a completely different state on behalf of the system you work for or under. And the beauty of our system is that our focus is on our community’s needs. We don’t send shareholders dividends. We put that back into our technology, our staffing, our physicians and our recruitment.

PRESCOTT LIVING: I think that also makes you a major economic engine within the community, which people don’t realize.

JOHN AMOS: Yeah, that’s a good comment. I believe we are the largest employer. We have over 1,950 employees. We also have 700 volunteers, and we work with more than 300 physicians. Now, they’re not all employees of YRMC, but they’re on our medical staff, so they’re closely affiliated with the hospital.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Shifting concepts. How would you define the differences between the East Campus and West Campus?

JOHN AMOS: The West Campus is the original campus. We have 140 beds. The East Campus opened in 2006, so it’s the newer campus and we have 74 beds. The other distinction is the services. We have our James Family Heart Center, our cath labs, and we have higher acuity services on the west campus, meaning we have additional specialties for the ICU.

Now the East Campus, though, has our women’s health services, our women’s health pavilion and obstetrics and our nursery. We have our pediatric unit on the east. We have our BreastCare Center on the east. We have

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This new surgical space, recognized as one of the finest in the country, is the latest expansion of YRMC’s successful James Family Heart Center.

2016: TRANSCATHETER

Aortic Valve Replacement is introduced at The James Family Heart Center. These innovative valve replacement procedures are performed in

YRMC’s state-of-the-art hybrid surgical suite.

2017: YRMC receives “Most Wired” recognition by the American Hospital Association for its progressive use of the latest technology to support the personal care provided by YRMC’s skilled caregivers.

2018: YRMC celebrates its 75th anniversary.

CREATING INCOME FOR LIFE

Will you have enough income in retirement?

by Ronald F . Stevenson, Investment Advisor Representative and Owner, American Financial Security & Barbara Clark Stevenson, Investment Advisor Representative and Owner, American Financial Security

The No. 1 concern for most retirees is the possibility of outliving their income in retirement. For example, baby boomers are retiring at astonishing rates and are looking for ways to replace their steady paycheck. They are worried about the potential of Social Security diminishing and what might happen to their retirement if it does. Baby boomers are also concerned about volatility in the market and the possibility of losing money in what may seem like the only place to earn money, with interest rates being so low.

Having a retirement plan plays an integral role when addressing ways to ensure income for life. Finding the most efficient and beneficial way to address this may impact your lifestyle, asset accumulation and legacy planning after you retire. Satisfying that need for monthly income entails knowing how much you need and when you need it.

income riders that allow people to defer income until some point in the future. They can turn on an income stream that is guaranteed for life, regardless of what happens to their account balance.

With fixed annuities, both the money you invest and the interest paid out are guaranteed by the claims-paying ability of the insurer. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fixed annuity carefully before investing. Fixed-index annuities are specifically designed to create income – either today or at some point in the future. A fixed-index annuity may be an invaluable component of your retirement plan, helping you to safeguard your assets and your future. At American Financial Security we work with many companies to accommodate our clients’ needs in retirement.

There are a handful of ways to fill your need for income in retirement. Social Security is one of the most well-known methods. It plays an important role in many Americans’ retirement plans, and it is beneficial for them to know how to properly manage it to maximize their benefit. Social Security is the foundation of income planning for anyone who is about to retire and can be a reliable source of income.

In addition to having a Social Security benefit, fixed-index annuities have gained popularity, especially with the addition of

About the authors: Ronald F. Stevenson, Investment Advisor Representative & Barbara Clark Stevenson own American Financial Investments, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Firm. For more information, call 928-771-8368, 3112 Clearwater Dr., Suite B, Prescott, AZ 86305 or visit our website: AFSprescott.com.

Investment advisory services are offered through American Financial Investments, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor in the state of Arizona. Insurance products and tax services are offered through American Financial Security, LLC. American Financial Investments, LLC and American Financial Security, LLC are affiliated companies.

BREAKING DOWN ARIZONA STATE TAX CREDITS

by Kristen Kerns, Prescott Valley & Chino Valley Unit Director, Greater Prescott Area Tax Credit Coalition Founder

What is a tax credit? Tax credits are designed to encourage or reward certain types of behaviors that are considered beneficial to the economy and the environment or to further any purpose the government deems important. Arizona state tax credits offer a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes.

What is the difference between a tax credit and tax deduction? Tax credits generally save you more money than deductions. Tax deductions only reduce the amount of your income that is subject to tax, whereas credits directly reduce your tax bill.

Who can you donate to, and how much can you donate? Each type of organization or school has a different donation amount, and the amount depends on if you file your taxes as a single person or as married/filing jointly.

• Qualifying charitable organization: $400 single/$800 married/filing jointly

• Qualifying foster care charitable organizations: $500 single/$1,000 married/jointly

• Public and charter schools: $200 single/$400 married/jointly

• Private school tuition organizations: $545 single/$1,090 married/filing jointly AND $542 single/$1,083 married/jointly

Can I donate to more than one type of organization? Absolutely! If you have enough tax liability you can donate to one, two or all types of organizations. For example, if you owe $2,200 in Arizona state taxes and you file your taxes as a married couple, you can donate to a qualified charitable organization, a qualified foster care charitable organization AND a public or charter school. You don’t always have to give the max amount. If you owe $1,000 in Arizona state taxes and want to donate to multiple qualified charitable organizations, a foster care organization and two public schools, you can! The options are almost endless as long as you owe that much in tax liability and do not exceed the amounts listed above.

When is the deadline to donate? In 2016, thanks to Gov. Doug Ducey, the deadline was extended to April. As long as you make your donation to a school, qualified charitable organization and/or foster care organizations by April 17 you will see a dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxes.

Where can I get more information? For more information visit the Greater Prescott Area Tax Credit Coalition’s website at prescottareataxcredit.com.

This summary was prepared as an informational service and is not intended as legal or tax advice. Consult your own legal or tax advisor before making any decision based on this information.

FROM TOY TO TOOL

Yavapai County Prepares Students for Skies Filled with Drones

Three potential business startups planning to employ drones along with the people who operate them recently reached out to the Yavapai College (YC) Small Business Development Center.

YC is training people to operate drones and program them to accomplish a host of cost-saving and even life-saving missions in dozens of industries.

“Having a drone program is more cutting than lagging edge in economic development,” said Richard Hernandez, Executive Director of YC’s Regional Economic Development Center.

“You can sit back and watch this technology pass you by, or you can be involved in the evolution of the technology.”

YC embraced drone training in earnest in 2015, when U.S. Navy veteran Matt Mintzmyer was approached to launch the program while teaching helicopter and fixed-wing aviation for the college.

“So many people have drones in their households, and they don’t know what they’re capable of. They think of drones as just toys or in a negative light,” Mintzmyer said. In reality, he said, “drones are a tool that can accomplish a lot of good.”

For example, Mintzmyer has commanded a drone that helped battle a wildfire in a remote area of Yavapai County. The drone helped firefighters pinpoint hotspots, guided firefighting equipment through heavy smoke and determined where best to deploy water cannons.

Among other things, UAS students inspect solar and agriculture fields for anomalies, conduct aerial inspections of power lines and real estate and even

dabble in filmmaking.

Drone-related businesses that have sought YC startup assistance include digital media and construction companies, Hernandez said.

Mintzmyer likened the current business adoption of drones to the dot-com era of the 1990s. People who jumped in early reaped huge rewards.

“This is a great time to start a business and start hiring Yavapai College students,” he said.

Yavapai College is for high school students who want to earn college credit. It’s for those seeking a certificate or a degree. It’s for people who want to advance their skills and their career. It’s for anyone who is curious about the world around them.

Yavapai College: it’s for everybody. Enroll today at yc.edu

Yavapai County’s Health - Fast Facts

About Our Community:

• 27.2 % of population is older adults

• 16.0 % live below the federal poverty level

• 26.1 % of adults and 21.1 % of children do not have health insurance coverage

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

Life Expectancy:

• 81.6 years for women

• 75.7 years for men

County Strengths:

• Strong network of partners and collaborators

• Expansive parklands for outdoor physical activity

• Yavapai County ranks 1st out of 15 Arizona counties for healthy behaviors

• Has lower incidences of mortality related to cancer and diabetes

• Has good economic opportunities

Most Pressing Local Health Issues:

Community Needs:

• Greater access to specialty care services and primary care providers

• Quality substance abuse and mental health services, including reintegration programs for those completing treatment programs

• Opportunities to engage with local officials in decision-making that impacts well-being

• More information on available resources and how to connect with them

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THUMB BUTTE MEDICAL CENTER

“OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PATIENTS WITH UTMOST RESPECT AND DIGNITY IN A HEALING ENVIRONMENT”

Hojat Askari, M.D. Founder,MedicalDirector,BoardCertifiedInternalMedicine

METRO LAB IS NOW OFFERING MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY

Prescott, AZ. 86301 • Tel: 928.445.7085

Prescott Medical Center Hours:

Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am—5pm

Regular Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm

Urgent Care Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm • Sat. 8am-4pm

PRESCOTT VALLEY:

6496 E. HWY 69, Prescott Valley, AZ. 86314

Tel: 928.775.9007

Medical Center Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm

Mohammad Golparian, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine

Ali Askari, M.D., F.A.C.P. Cardiologist

Serj Nazarian, D.P.M. FootandAnkle Surgeon

Siamak Rassadi, M.D. CardiologistElectrophysiology

AND URGENT CARE

Kaveh Karandish, M.D. Board Certified Internal Medicine and Cosmetic Medicine

Now offering house calls by request

Emily Norman, ANP Adult Nurse Practitioner

Rahmat Afrasiabi, M.D. BoardCertifiedAllergyandImmunology

Linda Nelson, FNP FamilyNurse Practitioner/UrgentCare

Mohsen Sharifi, M.D. CardiologistVein Specialist

Terry M. Barns, ANP Adult Nurse Practitioner

Ramin Abbasian, M.D. Pain Management

Anita Marcus Medical Aesthetician

Michael Frost, FNP FamilyNursePractitioner/BC

Denise Eldred PhysicalTherapist

“I believe this gives us a unique and important perspective as we work with you to heal and maintain your health in the compassionate and caring manner of a nurse while using our knowledge and expertise as a provider,” Paslay said.

References:

Mayo Clinic. (2017). Expertise and Rankings. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/transplantcenter/sections/expertise-ranking/orc-20203899 Williamson, E. (2016). Nurses Rank # 1 Once Again in Gallup Poll for Ethics and Honesty. Retrieved from https://www.nurse.com/ blog/2016/12/21/nurses-rank-1-once-again-in-gallup-poll-forethics-and-honesty

COMPASSIONATE CARE

Meet MORE MD’s, Helen Paslay, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Helen Paslay has worked in health care for more than 12 years. She has cared for her patients in primary care, emergency medicine, outpatient surgery, solid-organ transplantation and pain management settings, with eight years of her experience acquired at one of the best medical facilities in the world, the Mayo Clinic Hospital (Phoenix campus).

Family nurse practitioners have six years of additional medical education beyond the two years required for registered nurses. The Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP, FNP) has an additional eight years of education beyond that of a registered nurse.

In addition, the family nurse practitioner must complete extensive clinical primary-care training in adult, geriatric, pediatric and women's health. They must also pass a very difficult testing process to become certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Furthermore, they have extensive training in critically analyzing the latest quantitative and qualitative research, disregarding questionable data while using only the very best research to provide only evidence-based medicine to their patients.

This is the reason why, just like a physician, family nurse practitioners can practice independently in primary-care medicine in Arizona. Registered nurses already have years of medical experience and direct contact with their patients and their patients’ families before they return to academia for advanced education and clinical experience to become family nurse practitioners.

“I believe this gives us a unique and important perspective as we work with you to heal and maintain your health in the compassionate and caring manner of a nurse while using our knowledge and expertise as a provider,” Paslay said. “My heart guided me to a career in nursing after significant contemplation of how I can best serve those in need.”

She added, “My role models include Mother Teresa, who gave so much of herself to the suffering people of the world; Florence Nightingale, who cared for wounded soldiers and created nursing theory; and Dr. Jonas Salk, who dedicated his life to eradicating debilitat-

ing diseases.”

Paslay is also proud to be part of the nursing profession that, since 2001, has ranked as the No. 1 profession in honesty and ethical standards in the United States (Williamson, 2016).

She graduated with honors from Grand Canyon University, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in nursing, Master of Science in nursing and family nurse practitioner. In addition, she is currently working on her doctorate to become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Grand Canyon University, which will be completed October 2018.

In her time spent at the Mayo Clinic Hospital (Phoenix campus), she was very fortunate to refine her medical skills working with and learning from some of the best practitioners in the world at one of the highest-ranked solid-organ transplant units in the United States (Mayo Clinic, 2017).

Paslay immigrated to the United States after marrying her husband, a United States Marine, in 1999.

“I’m very proud and feel extremely fortunate to have been allowed to become a United States citizen,” she said. “It’s an honor I’ll never take for granted.”

Paslay lives, works, plays and worships in Prescott, Arizona.

“I love the people of Prescott, and as their primary-care provider, I will utilize my excellent assessment, diagnosis, treatment-plan development, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic intervention and preventive health-care skills – employing thorough diagnostic and laboratory interpreting abilities while using my experience in quantitative and qualitative research critiquing skills in translating the latest evidence into practice – to bring them the best compassionate and evidence-based health care available,” Paslay said.

If you are seeking a new primary-care practice where doctors are accessible by phone 24/7, call MORE MD. MORE MD is located at the Crossing’s offices at 3108 Clearwater Dr. and they are taking new patients. Office hours are Monday through Saturday. MORE MD takes nearly all insurances other offices do not accept. You can contact MORE MD at 928-216-3160.

Cheryl Hamilton, NMD, Founder, Women’s Health & Healing Center

MJ Consulting LLC opened its doors June 2013 at 8540 E. State Route 69 in Prescott Valley as a one-stop medical cannabis community resource center and integrative health clinic.

Our doors are open to the public to learn about Arizona’s medical cannabis program, how to use cannabis as a medicine before and after obtaining a medical card, and how to stay law-abiding. Free classes are available every Monday beginning at 10 a.m.

We employ five Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMD) and five full-time staff members to assist patients in obtaining a medical cannabis patient card. We also provide physical exams, acupuncture, IV therapy, and other medical services. Call 928-772-2011.

Dr. Cheryl Hamilton began her career over 37 years ago when she earned a bachelor’s in food science and nutrition before going on to obtain her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Her passion for inspiring optimal health attainment motivated her to establish Choose Vibrant Living, a health education 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

As a general practitioner, Dr. Hamilton treats both men and women. She listens to patients’ concerns and focuses on finding and addressing the cause of disease via specialty labs, genetic analysis, hormone therapy, nutrient IV therapy and detoxification, weight control and regenerative medicine with PRP/prolotherapy.

OUTPATIENT SURGERY: WHAT TO EXPECT

Serving the Tri-City area since 1986, POSC allows patients to have elective surgery, spend minimal time recovering at the facility and then continue to recover in the comfort of their own homes – all in the same day.

Outpatient surgery, also known as day surgery, is surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay. Outpatient surgery at Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center saves the patient both time and money without sacrificing the quality of care received.

Serving the Tri-City area since 1986, POSC allows patients to have elective surgery, spend minimal time recovering at the facility and then continue to recover in the comfort of their own homes – all in the same day. The center is a multi-specialty surgical facility, providing state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical care in a comfortable, convenient setting.

POSC facilities include four operating rooms, offering all methods of anesthesia. Each room is equipped with the latest surgical equipment, and all areas are equipped for complete patient monitoring and comfort.

Most surgical procedures are planned ahead of time. This allows for the parties involved – the patient, surgery center or hospital, surgeon and anesthesia provider, if needed – to prepare and plan before the surgery.

Advanced preparation, including financial, completion of information needed by doctors and the facility as well as physical preparation and planning for post-surgery can help everything go more seamlessly and reduce the possibility of last-minute problems or cancellation.

1. Paperwork: This typically includes a medical history recap (similar to what doctors ask for at appointments), current medication list (to prevent things like bleeding during surgery as a result of blood thinners), privacy policies, advance directives/

medical power of attorney, financial liability, etc. Patients with advance directives regarding transfusions, resuscitation, medical decision making, etc. must give copies to the facility if they want them adhered to. Medical history and medication information provides anesthesia providers information needed to provide safe and appropriate doses of medications.

2. Pre-surgery preparation: At a minimum, patients will likely be asked to have no food or water prior to surgery. Depending on the procedure scheduled, there may be additional requirements. For instance, preparation for colonoscopies includes a cleansing of the digestive tract. This preparation is not particularly “fun,” but is extremely important. Non-compliance likely will result in the cancellation or rescheduling of the procedures.

3. Instructions for post-surgery care: Patients are required to arrange for someone responsible to drive them home and spend 24 hours with the patient. POSC will not allow patients to drive themselves home or even take a cab if they do not have a responsible person with them. This has become a contentious point for some patients, but this is never compromised. In the end, it is for the patient’s safety.

4. Financial planning: Every patient should know what their insurance pays and what their financial responsibility is. POSC always asks for the patient’s

share before surgery. Since all procedures done at POSC are elective, there are some financing options available such as CareCredit. Increasingly, insurance plans have higher deductibles and maximum out of pocket amounts that are the responsibility of the patient.

5. Plan for the unexpected: Surgery can run ahead of or behind schedule. Schedules are created based on historical average lengths of procedures. However, every procedure and every patient is different. If this happens and POSC staff is aware, patients are contacted and asked if they can either come in earlier or later than originally scheduled. Patients need to be patient when waiting for surgery. The anxiety of waiting should be offset with the confidence that the surgeon will always take the time needed for the patient to receive the highest care available. When waiting, this can be reassuring.

With proper planning and preparation, a “not-so-fun” day will go more smoothly and without problems.

All surgeons at Prescott Outpatient Surgical Center are board-certified in their respective fields and partnered with Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

815 Ainsworth Drive, Prescott, Arizona 86301 928-778-9770 posc-az.com

Special Section: Medical, Health & Wellness

LESLIE HORTON, MA, MCHES

Director, Yavapai County Community Health Services

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES was appointed Director of Yavapai County Community Health Services of the public health department in March 2017. With 15 years of public health experience and a comprehensive knowledge of YCCHS programs, Horton currently works to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of public health services throughout Yavapai County.

Horton is a well-respected member of the MATFORCE and Northland Cares boards of directors, has developed strong working relationships with local government officials, community leaders and the Arizona State Department of Health Services leadership team. She leads a department of nearly 75 employees and a budget of over $5.5 million annually.

As a new Health Services Director, her primary goal was the initiation of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) to determine the local health priorities and to guide future program objectives.

"The CHA is an integral part of my plan to better understand the health needs of this community and direct this organization in a smart and respectful manner," Horton said.

YCCHS hired a consultant to help with this undertaking, and after collecting health data, conducting a community survey and collecting input from key health partners and elected officials and conducting interviews with the public, 2017 CHA was completed in July. Next, the Community Health Improvement Partnership

was guided through the development of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), which kicked off January 2018.

HEALTH STATUS OF YAVAPAI COUNTY

YCCHS provides services through over 30 grant-funded programs, reaching people of all ages and having the goal of improving health and wellness for all. The programs include immunizations for children and adults, home-visiting programs for families with new babies, health consultations for child-care centers, school-based and community-based health education, prescription drug abuse prevention, chronic disease and pain self-management, in-home services for veterans, WIC nutrition support, breast feeding peer support, foodplus for seniors, HIV and hepatitis C testing and vital records.

YCCHS has an environmental health section, which provides inspections to food facilities and pools, monitors mosquito populations and provides food-handler trainings. YCCHS also responds to public health issues and other emergencies with a strong Medical Reserve Corps of volunteers and staff members, who are welltrained in emergency response. In 2017, YCCHS received grant funding to expand services and initiate an autism screening and diagnosis program, a nursing program to provide in-home visits for substance-exposed newborns and a program to help food establishments improve compliance with food safety laws.

The YCCHS team has created

many innovative programs to address local health issues. To improve on the very low vaccination rates in Yavapai, they educate parents and provide school immunization clinics in schools and free flu shot clinics in the rural communities. To inspire health among youth, the Yavapai Healthy Schools partnership awards schools for making wellness a priority. To address the current opioid crisis, YCCHS employs several strategies to prevent drug abuse and reduce overdose death rates. Through the newly developed Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment (SENSE) and by working with pregnant women in jail, mothers who might risk having to give up their babies are able to better prepare for birth and parenthood.

For more information on YCCHS programs and to see a copy of the Community Health Improvement Plan, please visit our website, yavapaihealth.com.

Jason C. Campbell, DDS, Owner, Pro Solutions Dental Group – Family, Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry

Dr. Campbell has enjoyed serving Prescott area residents for 14 years. His practice provides family dental care, focusing on preventive care to help patients avoid costly treatment in the future. When interventive care is needed, his practice incorporates advanced technology, providing services ranging from same day crown & bridge, implants, TMJD treatment to full-mouth reconstruction.

Dr. Campbell has completed advanced continuing education surgical courses at USC and founded the Advanced Prosthetics Institute to educate dentists. He will host a free community education seminar on Feb. 22 entitled “Cancer Treatment: Proactive Tips to Reduce your Risk of Oral Complications.” Go to PrescottDentist.com to register and to learn how you can support local youth as Dr. Campbell dusts off his dancing shoes for the Boys & Girls Club’s April 14 Dancing for the Stars fundraising event. www.prescottdentist.com • 928-776-1208

Dr. Patrick A. Willer, OD, Owner, Willer Optometry Inc.

Dr. Willer, originally from North Dakota, earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon. He and his family have made Prescott their home since 1988. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and Arizona Optometric Association.

Willer Optometry Inc. is a full-scope optometric office providing vision care for all ages. We use state-of- the-art diagnostic instruments for ocular health analysis as well as complete contact lens care. Dr. Willer also works with some of the highest quality ophthalmologists in the area for surgical co-management of eye disease and LASIK.

3911 E. State Route 69, Prescott, AZ • 928-541-2228

Dr. Marc Darr & Teri Sweginnis, FNP, Oaklawn Family Practice

Oaklawn Family Practice was founded in Prescott in 2000. The physicians here are dedicated to the total well-being of our patients and serve all ages from newborns to nonagenarians. The practitioners not only strive to maintain the health of patients with preventive care but also treat acute injuries and illnesses, allowing same-day appointments for urgent needs.

Dr. Marc Darr has been a longtime resident of Prescott and offers additional services in addition

to primary care. Two popular programs he offers are Sottopelle Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and Aller Alt, a shot-free allergy desensitization program.

Teri Sweginnis, FNP, is our newest addition to the Oaklawn Family. Teri has lived in the Prescott area for more than 13 years and studied locally, earning her degrees through Yavapai College and Northern Arizona University. Teri holds multiple degrees as well as a background in law. Teri

specializes in adolescent, adult and geriatric health and is welcoming new patients to her practice.

On March 1st Oaklawn will also welcome Karen Buntin, FNP to our practice. Karen is a Prescott native with 18 years experience as a Nurse Practitioner. She will be accepting new patients as well and is contracted with most insurance plans. (Karennotpictured)

1672 Oaklawn Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305 • 928-445-5339

“Receiving recognition by one’s coworkers for being a small part of the Total Healing Environment at YRMC is very humbling,” Dr. Goswick said.

JAY GOSWICK, D.O., NAMED YRMC PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2017

by Robbie Nicol, Executive Director Community Outreach and Philanthropy, Yavapai Regional Medical Center

“Agreat communicator

…” “Kind, courteous and committed to patient safety …” “A terrific patient advocate…” These are phrases Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) employees and medical staff use to describe Jay Goswick, D.O., an accomplished anesthesiologist and YRMC’s 2017 Physician of the Year.

“I am honored to be included with the distinguished prior recipients of this award. Receiving recognition by one’s coworkers for being a small part of the Total Healing Environment at YRMC is very humbling,” Dr. Goswick said. “The efforts of so many make the work we do possible. I want to thank all of them for their continued service to our community.”

YRMC’s Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year is selected annually by YRMC employees and medical staff and presented to a physician who:

• Provides excellent patient care.

• Is sensitive to the needs and desires of patients.

• Emulates positive relationships with employees and volunteers.

• Is a team player and shows respect to everyone with whom he or she comes into contact.

• Takes pride in YRMC and the community.

“We had an overwhelming number of excellent nominees for our 2017 Total Healing Environment Physician of the Year, which tells you a lot about the quality of our medical staff,” said John Amos, President and CEO, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “Dr. Goswick is very deserving of this honor. The kindness and respect he demonstrates to everyone he comes into contact with is an inspiration to all of us. He takes extraordinary pride in the quality of his work and is a valued ambassador for our five values of Respect, Integrity, Quality, Commitment and Accountability. We are proud to honor such an exceptional person and physician.”

Dr. Goswick joined YRMC’s medical staff in 2006. He completed his medical degree at Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his anesthesia residency training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Dr. Goswick serves on the YRMC Surgical Care Review Committee and is the coordinator for medical student rotations through the anesthesia department. Dr. Goswick is also an integral member of the surgical team at the James Family Heart Center, having provided anesthesia care for open-heart patients since the inception of the program in 2007.

Nurses Network, Inc: Extraordinary Care, Extraordinary People.

When choosing a home-health agency to care for your loved ones, it is important to be sure both the agency and the caregivers are nationally certified and recognized for quality of care and patient satisfaction. Established in 1986, Nurses Network, Inc. is recognized for both, and is one of the few locally owned and operated homehealth agencies in the region.

Our registered nurses have more than 350 years of combined nursing experience. Our aid, therapists and social workers help make Nurses Network nationally and locally recognized for quality of care, meeting and exceeding national standards, and patient and family satisfaction.

• Nurses Network is one of only two home-health agencies in Arizona to earn the prestigious Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Honors Elite Award for continuously providing the highest level of satisfaction of care as measured from the patient’s point of view.

• Nurses Network’s recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) survey found no deficiencies in patient care or patient records. Surveyors said, “This is how care should be done by all home-health agencies.”

Why is the agency the very best? Because the specialty trained staff puts the needs of their patients and families first – every time!

The nurses, nurse assistants and therapists are committed to providing home “care,” respecting the dignity and self-determination of each patient, every day.

Nurses Network, Inc. provides the highest level of personalized care to patients in their homes; assisted-living and skilled-nursing facilities; rehabilitation and acute-care centers; and adult-care homes. We bring care to patients throughout Northern and Central Arizona, including the Prescott, Prescott Valley and Quad-City area; Cottonwood, Camp Verde and the Verde Valley area; Sedona and Village of Oak Creek; and Flagstaff.

FormoreinformationaboutNursesNetwork,Inc.,ortojointheteam ofcaregiversdedicatedtoexcellence,visitNursesNetwork.netorcall 928-772-8707.

Special Section: Medical, Health & Wellness

HELPING OTHERS

Spitlers Put Work and Volunteer Passions into Practice

by Dee Spitler, Co-Owner, A2Z Hearing Health, LLC

Dusty and Dee Spitler have called Yavapai County home for 20 years. Along with helping people hear better, Dusty’s passion is all things animals. After a near-fatal horse-riding accident, Dusty got involved in riding safety and education. She is a member of The Granite Mountain Riders and Back Country Horsemen. Dusty networks with other animal lovers/rescuers, and has fostered over 50 dogs, helping them find their forever homes. She is involved in nonprofits such as Circle L Ranch Animal Rescue and Sanctuary, United Animal Friends and Best Friends Animal Society. During the Yarnell fire, the Spitlers helped care for 80

displaced pets evacuated from their homes.

Dee (Dewey) is involved in Boys to Men Mentoring Network for local teenage boys, and is a certified leader for the Mankind Project, an international leadership and personal development program for men.

In 2013, the Spitlers were looking to start a new business that would help others. Dee’s parents were looking to remain active, both physically and mentally, as they aged, and both parents needed hearing aids. While Dee researched providers on their behalf, he realized the need for a service to help with things like this in our area. About that time, a small manufacturer in Arizona was

offering franchises. Dusty started the training and was licensed by the Arizona Health Department as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Dusty has her bachelor’s degree in business, and is a member of the International Hearing Association, the American Tinnitus Association and Hearing Healthcare Providers of Arizona.

Hearing Foundation, through donations from people such as Larry Fitzgerald, Alice Cooper and many others, provides hearing aids to thousands of people around the world, including our veterans. With the Spitlers’ passion for helping others, Starkey was a natural fit with their shared missions.

After a successful five years in Prescott, to ensure long-term service and commitment for their patients, the Spitlers began researching other manufacturers. They learned “the big six” manufacturers, such as Starkey and Siemens, have been around for over 50 years; their research and development is state-of-the-art and the technology and quality assurance is head and shoulders above their previous experience.

In April 2017, the franchise relationship with Zounds ended by mutual satisfaction of both parties. This allowed the Spitlers, as independents, to offer the most advanced technology available. One manufacturer stood out because of its work doing good in the community. The Starkey

What are signs I may have a hearing loss?

• Difficulty hearing in noisy environments, such as a restaurant or a car.

• Some people seem to “mumble.”

• You have trouble hearing people when they are not facing you or are in another room.

• You tune out in social situations due to not being able to follow conversations.

• You have the TV volume much higher than others feel is necessary.

• Family members are frustrated and telling you that you may have hearing loss.

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso

State-of-the-art hearing aids, along with a great provider, enhance your quality of life dramatically. One secret to aging well is keeping your brain active with good hearing. Do something for yourself and your loved ones. Visit A2Z Hearing today.

Women, Infants and Children

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• Free nutrition and breastfeeding program

• Experts in nutrition for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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• Women whose pregnancy ended <6 months ago

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Women, Infants and Children

Women, Infants and Children

Women, Infants and Children

What is WIC?

What is WIC?

• Free nutrition and breastfeeding program

What is WIC?

• Free nutrition and breastfeeding program

• Experts in nutrition for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, toddlers and preschoolers

• Experts in nutrition for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, toddlers and preschoolers

• Free nutrition and breastfeeding

• Personalized nutrition tips and support for parents and caregivers

• Personalized nutrition tips and support for parents and caregivers

• Experts in nutrition for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, toddlers

• Breastfeeding information, support and resources

• Breastfeeding information, support and resources

• Referrals to other community resources

• Referrals to other community resources

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• Personalized nutrition tips and parents and caregivers • Breastfeeding information, support and resources

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• Children up to five years of age

• Children up to five years of age

• Pregnant women

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• Referrals to other community resources

• Breastfeeding women, until their infant’s first birthday

• Breastfeeding women, until their infant’s first birthday

• Women whose pregnancy ended <6 months ago

• Women whose pregnancy ended <6 months

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CANNABIDIOL OR HEMP (CBD) OIL

What Is It? What Does It Do?

by J . F . Grover, Founder/CEO, TriAlpha7 Family Stores LLC

Is it something that could help me? Where can I find out more about hemp CBD?

This miracle oil, derived from the hemp plant, is a natural remedy legal in all 50 states. It does not require a medical marijuana card or prescription, and it won’t get you high. It’s all organic and does not require any dispensary or vape shop visits. It also has few, if any, side effects. Unlike pharmaceuticals, any side effects that may occur do not overshadow the benefits.

Research shows that hemp CBD can be helpful in cases of schizophrenia, epilepsy, degenerative disc disease, pain, inflammation and in many other maladies that are too numerous to mention here. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been shown to be effective when used along with pharmaceuticals in severe illnesses such as progressive cancers and many other ailments but can also be used alone to treat less aggressive forms of the same diseases.

The list of conditions that respond favorably to CBD is staggering. You may take hemp CBD for a certain medical problem and discover it is helping other irritants in your body. In cases of pain and inflammation, it may be used as a topical and is available in capsules, tinctures, edibles, crystals, topical salves and balms, pet supplements and beauty aids.

Our bodies have built in receptors to aid hemp CBD’s

ability to heal without affecting healthy cells. Chances are, even though you have no specific medical problem at this time, it will help your feeling of well-being, allowing for a happier you. And don’t forget your pets. They have aches and pains also. Hemp can give them a new perspective on life as well!

In cases of pain and inflammation, it may be used as a topical and is available in capsules, tinctures, edibles, crystals, topical salves and balms, pet supplements and beauty aids.

To learn more or purchase online, contact the people who know at myhealthetc.com, call 928-776-0944 or stop by our boutique shop at 1515 Thumb Butte Road. We hold free educational seminars at our boutique shop. No sales presentations are given. Call to find out the date, time and to make reservations. We are not a multilevel marketing company. Your health is too important to us!

CBD oil is not meant to replace any professional medical treatments. We strongly recommend doing your own research on CBD and how it can benefit you, your family and pets. Information is provided by TriAlpha7 Family Stores LLC, and is not opinion of publisher.

OBESITY A MAJOR FACTOR IN DEVELOPMENT OF PREDIABETES

Medically Supervised Weight Stabilization Could Reduce New Diabetes Cases

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans is prediabetic, and most are not even aware of their condition.

“Physicians are seeing more and more patients with excess weight – a potential precursor to type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Douglas W. Rothrock, a Prescott cardiologist and Chief Medical Adviser for Ideal Protein, a protocol for weight loss and healthy living.

“Prediabetic” means that an individual has high readings for blood sugar, but not high enough to be officially categorized as actually having type 2 diabetes.

“Prevention is a much better option than treating the disease after it develops,” says Dr. Thomas C. Blevins, an endocrinologist, diabetes expert and founder of Texas Diabetes

and Endocrinology. “With the right choices, those who are at risk of developing diabetes can potentially keep the disease at bay and live an overall healthier life.”

In addition to potentially serious complications, people with diabetes incur more health-care costs. On average, according to the American Diabetes Association, people diagnosed with diabetes have medical expenditures approximately 2.3 times higher than what their expenditures would be if they did not have diabetes.

To help patients effectively manage their weight and, as a result, prevent or lessen the health complications from diabetes, many providers are turning to the Ideal Protein Protocol, a medically designed and developed protocol that is consistent with evidence-based guidelines for long-term weight loss management.

The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Protocol is a medically developed four-phase protocol containing two key components – weight loss and healthier lifestyle education. The protocol is offered by health-care practitioners and their staff to help patients reach their weight loss goal and learn healthy behaviors to maintain their weight loss in the future.

“For a long time, other than the option of surgery, we could only tell our patients to eat less and exercise more to lose weight,” says Dr. Timothy N. Logemann, FACC, a cardiologist in Wausau, Wisconsin. “Now, we can offer them an effective, nutritionally sound protocol that works.”

For more information on Ideal Protein, visit IdealProtein.com. The protocol is available through licensed health-care providers, trained clinics and coaches. For more information, visit http://letsgethealthy4you.com.

Nancy Rothrock and Dr. Douglas Rothrock, co-owners and cofounders, Let’s

Get Healthy 4 You

Nancy Rothrock and her husband Dr. Douglas Rothrock are the co-owners and co-founders of Let’s Get Healthy 4 You. Nancy is a Certified Weight Loss Consultant and has a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. She has also completed 51 credit hours toward a nursing degree. Nancy worked in the hospital setting for 27 years, where she assisted physicians in acute care. Seventeen of those 27 years, she spent working for Medtronic, where she cared for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators and worked with physicians implanting these devices. Nancy also serves on the board of Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Here is Nancy’s weight loss story: “My husband was 100 pounds overweight and faced with pre-diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. He was told by his doctor he needed to do something or face a shorter life expectancy. This is where I swung into action. I had heard of a program called Ideal Protein, so I made our first consultation appointments and got us started together in an effort to help my husband.

I, at the time, did not think I was overweight, but I was. I lost 48 pounds on the program, and I no longer have to take my blood pressure medications. I cannot believe how much better I feel and the renewed energy I have now. I would never have guessed I could be at my high school weight again.

We were so impressed with our results (both weight loss and improved health) that I started a small clinic in my husband’s cardiology office to help him help his patients. The success has been overwhelming! We have helped over 2,500 patients lose weight and have taught them how they can maintain their results. I look forward every day to coming to a place where I can help patients just like myself, leading them to better lifestyle habits and giving them back their youth.”

Special Section: Medical, Health & Wellness

MEET THE DOCTORS OF PRESCOTT WOMEN’S CLINIC

PRESCOTT 919 12th Pl., #1, Prescott AZ 86305 • 928-778-4300

Jeffrey Osburn, MD FACOG

Dr. Jeffrey Osburn grew up in the Phoenix area and graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed residency at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. He subsequently was an Assistant Professor there before coming back to Arizona. Dr. Osburn returned to his roots in 2002 and joined Prescott Women's Clinic. In addition to private practice, he has been an Adjunct Clinical Professor with the University of Arizona. His clinical interests are in the areas of hormone replacement therapies, educating teens and youth about their health and all aspects of women's health care. Dr. Osburn feels that working with his patients long term through the various stages of women's lives is among the most rewarding aspects of his practice. In addition to medicine, Dr. Osburn enjoys spending time with his wife and family, traveling, working out at the gym and hiking Northern Arizona.

PRESCOTT VALLEY OFFICE

7600 E. Florentine Road, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 • 928-778-4300

Katie Campuzano, MD FACOG

Dr. Katie Campuzano graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska and came to Prescott right after her residency at the University of Connecticut. She started as a new doctor in private practice here at PWC in 2003. On July 4th, she will celebrate 15 years in Prescott. Dr. Campuzano loves life in Arizona! She loves hiking and exploring the outdoors with her family. You will find them exploring the desert around Phoenix, the lakes of Arizona and the Grand Canyon whenever possible. Dr. Campuzano and husband Paul have four children who have all attended local Prescott schools, and Paul is currently the PHS Girls Varsity Soccer Coach. With their kids in elementary school through college, the Campuzano family is a busy Prescott family! They are passionate about their hometown, and Dr. Campuzano is proud to serve the health-care needs of the women in her community.

PWC has been serving the OB/GYN needs for women of the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Dr. Wayne Beck, the founding physician of Prescott Women's Clinic, opened PWC in 1979. Today, we continue to deliver the highest quality health care to residents of Yavapai County from our Prescott and new Prescott Valley offices.

Richard Ohanesian, MD FACOG

Dr. Ohanesian grew up in Connecticut. He received his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and then returned to Connecticut to practice in academic medical centers there for the next 13 years. Dr. Ohanesian also received his MBA from the University of Connecticut. Areas of special interest are endoscopic surgery and gynecologic dermatology. Dr. 'Oh' as he is often called moved to Prescott in 2000 with his wife Sally and three children. With the children now grown, Dr. Ohanesian and his wife hike all over Arizona every chance they get. He is even known to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim! Dr. Ohanesian is also a regular volunteer with The Flying Samaritans, providing medical services to a small village in rural Mexico.

SERVING SENIORS

Meet Dr. Mohindra, Board-Certified Geriatric and Internal Medicine Specialist

Three A’s that are essential in Dr. Mohindra’s life: availability (24/7), affability and ability.

Dr. Raghav Mohindra is a board-certified Geriatric and Internal Medicine Specialist, who lives by the three A’s.

“I enjoy meeting one-on-one with all of my patients and take pride in my work.” Dr. Mohindra said.

At 38, he comes to you with more than 17 years of experience in the medical field.

“Senior care has always been a passion of mine, and from a very young age I cared for my family members in India,” he said. “I learned to speak English in my youth from my mother who taught English in India.”

As a determined young man, who valued education thanks to his parents’ influence, Dr. Mohindra graduated medical school at 21.

Gaining a vast knowledge in medicine was a goal of his. He studied all areas of medicine from his position as a cardiology resident at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in northern India. He was a lead lecturer in pathology at the National Dental College in Punjab. He also worked at a hospital in Mauritius for two years as a hospitalist in medicine and OBGYN and then moved to the United States and became a citizen.

In the U.S., Dr. Mohindra held a three-year residency at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and followed up his education with a yearlong fellowship in geriatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. He moved to Arizona to work for Banner Health as a hospitalist at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center until October 2011. Dr. Mohindra then started a private practice in October 2011, with a current office location near Bell and El Mirage roads in Surprise.

“I have hospital privileges at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center and Banner Boswell Medical Center with the ability to access my patients’ medical records at all times at Banner Health and Mayo Clinic

He is also the Medical Director of Sante of Surprise rehab center.

However, Dr. Mohindra isn’t all work. He enjoys being active by running, playing tennis, hiking, flying airplanes (Cessna 172) and simply being outdoors. That’s how he found Prescott, Arizona!

Dr. Mohindra visited Prescott for the first time in 2010 and fell in love with the area. After making house calls at assisted-living facilities, he quickly recognized the need for primary and geriatrics care in the Prescott area.

“I subsequently started seeing patients at local assisted-living facilities and realized we needed to serve the local community in this very difficult time in health-care crisis and provide multiple layers of value-based services in office settings,” he said.

Dr. Mohindra and other physicians will be present at the new Prescott location.

“We have two nurse practitioners and three doctors at the Crossings office,” he said. “We look forward to becoming a part of this wonderful community by providing great care,” he said.

If you are seeking a new primary-care practice where doctors are accessible by phone 24/7, try MORE MD. MORE MD is located at the Crossing’s offices at 3108 Clearwater Dr., Ste. B2 and they are taking new patients. Office hours are Monday through Saturday from 7a.m. to 6 p.m. MORE MD takes nearly all insurances other offices do not accept. You can contact MORE MD at 928-216-3160.

“Senior care has always been a passion of mine, and from a very young age I cared for my family members in India,” he said. “I learned to speak English in my youth from my mother who taught English in India.”

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START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT –CLEAN YOUR CLOSET

by Jamie Goeringer, Owner, SMARTgirls Resale Fashion

I’m no expert on diet or organization, but I am pretty good at consignment at SMARTgirls Resale Fashion. Let our intake specialist team help you clean out your closet by consigning at SMARTgirls.

First, look at your pieces to make sure they are in current style and are clean, wrinkle-free

and in good repair. Next, separate them by season. Our consignment details are on our website to guide you as you view your closet: smartgirlsfashion.com

We do not require an appointment if you have fewer than 50 pieces to bring in at one time. We do ask that you bring your items wrinkle-free and on hangers

Now, you’re ready for your first consignment! We accept consignments 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. When you arrive, we will ask you, “If there is anything we need to pass on, would you pass them along to donate or would you want to take them home with you?” If you choose to donate, you may request a donation receipt at any time.

During your first time consigning with SMARTgirls, you will receive a membership packet, which contains a welcome letter, consignment details, intake flow chart, two referral cards, season cards and a shopping gift. Our membership fee is applied to recurring consignment accounts, and is paid out of sales proceeds.

One of our SMARTgirls intake specialists will review your pieces. She will look for obvious and hidden flaws such as pilling, wash wear and wash fade and inspect buttons, zippers and hems. Occasionally we are accused of being fussy, but this is to ensure we offer our shoppers the best inventory and give the consignor the best selling experience. This means we must be discerning in the quality, value and style of the items we consign.

Once your items have been reviewed, they will be accounted for in your consigning account and you will sign authorizing you have consigned them. Your intake specialist will tie them together with

your account ticket and will place them in line for processing. Pricing is done by our intake specialist. It is helpful for higher-end or luxury items if you know the price you paid for the item. Our pricing is approximately 60 percent of retail, depending on the value of the item. Items are processed and placed on the sales floor within 24-48 hours.

Every item we consign is viewed by three-five sets of eyes before it is placed on the sales floor to ensure the item meets our standards. Beginning the first quarter of the new year is as easy and painfree as that. Our SMARTgirls intake specialist will take great care of you! See you soon!

The LIVING Interview (cont)

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wound care and infusion care on the east.

The hospital district is essentially western Yavapai County and we have roughly 180,000 people in the district who we provide primary and secondary services for.

When you describe Yavapai County to folks who aren’t from Arizona, Yavapai County is the size of Connecticut, to give you a kind of a comparison. If you’re from the East Coast, you’re like, “Wow! One health system is serving the state of Connecticut.”

PRESCOTT LIVING: At one point it was suggested that at some time in the future there’d be a third campus constructed at the north end of town.

JOHN AMOS: One of our strategic initiatives is to improve access to care. One strategy is to continue to have presence and services and strategically look at where they’re located. It could be a physician practice. It could be imaging. It could be a hospital. So the North Campus is strategic for us to continue to develop services in what we call our north community. So in the future, you’ll see physician practices, you’ll see ancillary services. It has a scale to build to where there could be inpatient services. Now that could be 15, 20, 30-plus years down the road, but we have the capacity to do that now because we have the North Campus, which is 170 acres. And it’s just a little south of Chino Valley, a little north of Prescott, off of Highway 89. That was a gift and a purchase from the Deep Well Ranch and the James family. Every aspect of the hospital the James family contributes to. And it’s not just the financial support, which is certainly important, but just the overall support is appreciated, and is a big part of our history.

PRESCOTT LIVING: I know you and your team have both short- and long-range plans and priorities. Could you go through some of those with us?

JOHN AMOS: The short-range plans include continuing to grow some of the service lines, our vascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical and cardiothoracic services. Those are some immediate goals in 2018 and in the next three years.

Some of our long-term plans are looking at facility capacities, so we’re always planning to see if we have enough ICU beds. Do we have enough capacity in the emergency department? Do we have physician practices in the right locations for community access? And then we have what’s termed The Master Facility Plan, so we continually look at the area’s growth, the demographics and utilization numbers. And we’re also really developing our wellness and our preventative health programs.

PRESCOTT LIVING: John, how do you stay current?

JOHN AMOS: We’re a part of national organizations and we network with partners across the country, whether that’s administratively or clinically. Our physicians take part in societies and affiliations that bring best practices. The Board stays educated. They participate on national committees and attend education conferences in order to make sure we’re exposed to and understand what’s happening in other health systems across the country, so that we can potentially adopt those changes as well. We have annual competency testing that we do with every staff member, so there’s a lot of responsibility and a lot of accountability to education. We also stay connected with the colleges. We support scholarships for allied health and nursing. We connect the colleges to technology because that’s such a part of the curriculum now. And we actually have an entire department focused on education and training. It’s an ongoing commitment.

PRESCOTT LIVING: Is there anything else that you want folks to know?

JOHN AMOS: I think we covered it well. I’m very proud of our culture, and our mission and our vision drives our culture. I may have mentioned this earlier, but I’m very proud of the people of YRMC, and I firmly believe that our team could manage any hospital, and do it well, in the entire country. I’m honored and blessed to be a part of the team. And when I say the team, it’s our community; it’s our volunteers, our physicians and our staff. We’re blessed with good people at YRMC. 

STAYING HEALTHY

Health is important for every single one of us. It’s important to not overindulge on sweets, to eat good foods full of nutrients and to exercise regularly. While health doesn’t necessarily affect everyone’s jobs, it does affect their lives.

For the Northern Arizona Suns, health affects both, and staying healthy has never been so important.

G League, where players are already fighting among hundreds of others just to get into the NBA, being sidelined by an injury isn’t an option.

Being in tip-top shape allows professional athletes to play at their highest potential. For professional basketball players, performance is the name of the game. If they’re not performing then they might not have a job for long. In the NBA G League, it’s not just about performing, but making sure players aren’t sidelined due to injury.

When injured in the NBA, players will be given a chance to rehab and return. In the NBA

NAZ Suns athletic trainers Jervae Odom and Michelle Ruan do everything in their power to help the athletes stay on the court. By providing personalized workouts, rehab and advice, Jervae and Michelle help players stay in good shape. Players also have full-time access to a nutritionist this year thanks to the league’s partnership with Gatorade.

Add in the partnership the NAZ Suns have with the Yavapai Regional Medical Center and Granite Orthopedics, which provide medical services and staff members, and the team has all they need to perform at their highest potential. That is crucial, as staying healthy has never been more important for the Northern Arizona Suns.

Prescott offers WaterSmart education programs

Questions about water and its availability prompted the City of Prescott, through its Water Resource Management office, to offer water education programs for residents.

The classes begin Feb. 21 and will continue through the year on the third Wednesday of every month. All programs are free and will be at the Prescott Public Library.

Below is list of topics:

• Feb. 21 – Prescott’s Urban Water Cycle. Water delivered through 500 miles of pipeline. March 21 – How A Watershed Works. Complex watershed provides water to Prescott area users.

• April 18 – Prescott’s Water History. Historic-through-contemporary sources for water since 1864.

• May 16 – Conservation — How to and Why. Average daily water use is 122 gallons of water per person.

• June 20 – Outdoor Conservation. Being wise, saving water uses for outdoor purposes.

• July 18 – Understanding a

Water Bill. Why does water seem expensive?

• August 15 – Water Resource Management. What water resource management plans include.

• September 19 – Big Chino Water Ranch. City-owned Big Chino Water Ranch and its role.

• October 17 – Water for new residential and commercial developments. How water needs are determined and administered.

• November 21 – Groundwater. City’s long-term commitment to water users.

• December 19 – Summary of education series. Review of Water Smart program.

Prefacing the program announcement, Prescott City Manager Michael Lamar said identifying safe-water supplies actually originated in the mid-1860s, when Prescott and the surrounding area were being claimed by territorial settlers and the military.

“These monthly events are free

to the public,” he said. “We hope you learn something new each time you join us.”

Water Resources Manager Leslie Graser defined what is meant by “water smart” during an hourlong program at the Prescott City Library in mid-January. “We, with the city, want to be as transparent in letting residents know about our water supply, our conservation efforts and what we view as future issues, which involve water,” Graser said.

She continued, “We view this project as a major community education initiative. In fact, we’re working with Stacy De-

Veau, program coordinator from the University of Arizona and her cooperative extension office in Yavapai County, to visit schools and provide water education to K-12 students.”

Graser and Leah Hubbard, city water resource coordinator, also explained the rebate program the city has for those who install approved new toilets, washers and other water-user appliances. That program has rebated almost $475,000 to qualified applicants.

“Sensible water use and proactive water conservation will be for the benefit of everyone,” Graser said.

Health • Wealth • Education

HEALING HAVEN FOUNDATION

Prescott Couple Tom and Jenn Winters-Ashcraft Launch Nonprofit

Aby Healing Haven Foundation

fter two years of diligent work, Tom and Jenn Ashcraft have formed a nonprofit organization in partnership with the volunteer Hidden Valley Fire Department to help local first responders who have been impacted by traumatic experiences. This includes those who have PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury) as well as people who have been impacted by the trauma of loss and grief. Those in need of assistance participate in the 13-week courses in a safe and confidential setting to avoid any stigmatism in the workplace. The courses have proved to be effective and have helped many participants

“We call it PTSI (Post Traumatic Stress Injury), because it’s not what’s wrong with you; it’s what happened to you. It’s a mind and soul injury, like a wound that needs to be taken care of.

Anyone who has witnessed and/or has experienced trauma or a loss in his or her life can develop symptoms of PTSI. However, PTSD sounds like there’s something mentally and permanently wrong with you. You can heal from PTSI, but the first step is knowing the symptoms.”

It was through common tragedy that Tom and Jenn met four years ago, then married in 2015.

Jenn, a 17-year community volunteer with the Prescott Red Cross needed help getting through the devastation and symptoms of PTSI after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist

attacks. Prior to that, she was in the North Tower during the bombing in 1993 and ran for her life. She knows how tragedy can alter one’s life.

Tom, who lost his son, Granite Mountain Hotshot Andrew Ashcraft in the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013, also developed symptoms of PTSI. Tom unfortunately had a double trauma, as he witnessed firsthand the fire exploding out of control as he was traveling through Yarnell that day.

Shortly after, he received a call that his son had perished in the fire.

Tom met Jenn in 2013 during the Yarnell Fire as she helped with Red Cross emergency services, planning the memorial and funerals. They married in 2015 and shared the same goals to bring healing courses to the community.

Through fate, they found an amazing place to live on 7 acres in the Prescott pines. Tom immediately felt something special about it. It turned out that Tom’s son Andrew along with his Granite Mountain Hotshot brothers were there on the grounds in 2011 helping to clear trees and building a fire-suppression pond, which today still serves the White Spar community and fire agencies. Since then, they have helped to further develop the volunteer Hidden Valley Fire Department, which was incorporated in 2011 after Andrew and the crew completed the work.

The department offers training grounds for local and state fire crews. They are working toward offering classrooms and a conference center for courses and community educational classes.

Courses now in downtown Prescott! The next healing course starts Feb. 8, 6 p.m. at the downtown Prescott Wedding Chapel and Event Center 105 W. Carleton St.

Emergency Support & Counseling Hotline: 928.458.1193

If you would like to be part of this community effort and donate please visit HealingHavenFoundation.org

Mail-in donations can be sent to: Healing Haven Foundation P.O. Box 12324 Prescott, AZ 86304

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF ARIZONA’S CHILDREN

by Daniel Leavitt, Development Director, Arizona’s Children Association

Arizona’s Children Association (AzCA) serves more than 40,000 children, individuals and families in all 15 counties in the state each year. It provides a myriad of programs, each tailored to the needs of a particular child, individual or family.

Founded in 1912, AzCA is now one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit child welfare and behavioral health agencies in Arizona. All programs are family-focused, strength-based, culturally sensitive and outcome-driven. The organization’s professionally trained, caring and dedicated staff provides a continuum of services that help create and sustain a healthy family environment.

Services available in Yavapai County include:

• Foster care and adoption — Recruits and trains foster and adoptive parents to provide safe, stable homes for kids in Arizona’s foster care system.

• Young adult services — Teaches life skills to current and former foster youth ages 16-21.

• In-home/family preservation — Provides intervention and assistance to families in crisis.

• Family education and support services — Provides free workshops/classes that offer information and support on child development and positive parenting for parents and caregivers.

• Parents As Teachers — Provides a free home visitation program, which partners with families to prepare their children for success in school and life.

• Free resources offered — Gives diapers, safety equipment and referral support to local families in need.

• Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) & Home Assessment/Courtesy Supervision (HACS) — Provides assessment and support to children placed by courts across state and county lines.

For more than 100 years, AzCA has stayed true to its mission of protecting children, empowering youth and strengthening families. The organization’s historical records relating to Prescott date all the way back to 1915 with the creation of the first Prescott auxiliary board. When you contribute to AzCA, you may not only benefit from a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, but you help support the children and families in our community.

Your donation to AzCA may qualify you for the Arizona Charitable Organization Tax Credit. Couples who file jointly can reduce their state taxes by donating up to $800 (up to $400 for individuals). This tax credit is separate from the school and foster care tax credits, so you may claim all three deductions. Visit arizonaschildren.org/taxcredit to learn more, donate or read about tax credit frequently asked questions. The organization cannot provide tax advice, so please consult your tax adviser or visit the Arizona Department of Revenue online.

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: LESSONS FROM THE HOLOCAUST

The Story Behind Important Statewide Justice System Training

by Sheila Polk, County Attorney, Yavapai County

The goal of the training is to gain an understanding of how the German police shifted in a few short years from protectors of the people to enforcers of Nazi ideology.

In 2006, I had an experience that would forever change how I do my job and the lens through which I make decisions. My story begins with an unexpected visit by members of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott Area, and an invitation to travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in training at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. I arrived at the museum as a person who believed the Holocaust was a horrific event that had nothing to do with my work. I left the museum later that day with a profound framework for decision-making based on the Holocaust and a passion to provide the training to Arizona’s law enforcement officers and prosecutors. Working with the museum, the Jewish Community Foundation and a new partner, Doug Bartosh, former Cottonwood Police Chief, we created our program called “What You Do Matters: Lessons From The Holocaust.”

eventually murdered millions of innocent people. Our training focuses on the pre-war period, studying selective photographic images that depict policing in Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1942.

The goal of the training is to gain an understanding of how the German police shifted in a few short years from protectors of the people to enforcers of Nazi ideology. The objective is to assist Arizona’s prosecutors and police officers in understanding our crucial role in defending and protecting the individual liberties in our Constitution.

The health of our democracy is

Our course examines policing within the legal and political framework of Nazi Germany – a journey that eventually turned those who should protect life and liberty into those who intimidated, humiliated, deported and

measured through the individual daily encounters that law enforcement professionals have with the public.

In examining how police in Germany gradually shifted from neutral professionals to enforcers of the Nazi regime and murderers of their own citizens, we strive to timely recognize the “slippery

slope” before it is too late and to recognize that the shift occurs at a personal, professional and organizational level. Everyone recognizes the evils of death marches, killing centers and gas chambers, but when you get to that point, it is too late.

In 2014, our training expanded statewide with two new partners – the state boards that train law enforcement officers and prosecutors. Today, we are teaching law enforcement recruits, in-service and command-level law enforcement officers and prosecutors all over the state of Arizona. Picture rooms full of these professionals examining the history of the Holocaust and reflecting upon its implications for their personal and professional responsibilities in our democracy.

Hitler alone did not murder 6 million Jews and the millions more who were murdered for racial, ethnic and national reasons. It took the foot soldiers, the police, the prosecutors, the judges, the teachers, the doctors and many more to do their jobs, to sign the orders, to minimize their roles as inconsequential, to justify their actions for the good of the state, to choose a path of least resistance, or to remain silent for the Holocaust to happen.

Examining this history tells us that democracy is fragile. Studying this history reminds us of the unthinkable acts we humans are capable of. Learning from this history gives wings to the phrase “never again.”

NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW LIFE TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROGRAMS

by Kristen Kerns, Prescott Valley & Chino Valley Unit Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona

Almost 600 youth and teens call the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona home each weekday afterschool and during the summer in Prescott, Prescott Valley and now Chino Valley (serving teens).

Programs and activities at the clubs focus on academic success, good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles. In the fall, two new Unit Directors, Kelli Cooley and Kristen Kerns, were selected to enhance and expand activities and programs at each of the clubs.

Kelli was raised in Prescott and received her degree in parks and recreation management from Northern Arizona University. She began her program director career working at the Prescott YMCA, where she attended as a child. During her career, she has had the opportunity to run several day-care and after-school programs.

Kristen has been with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona for almost four years, focusing on grants,

marketing and fundraising events. She has a degree from Arizona State University in interdisciplinary studies, and her connections within the community will be an asset to expanding local programs.

Under the direction of Kelli and Kristen, members can expect to see a larger variety of activities to participate in. Many programs have been designed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, but a number of unique programs have been developed to incorporate and include in the Prescott community. Local programs will include a mountain biking club, garden club, theater club, hiking club, community service club and even a book club. The options for local programs are endless, and suggestions from members, their families and the community are always welcomed.

There are a variety of ways for community members to get involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs, from sponsoring a child to volunteering time. Volunteers have the opportunity to impact our youth’s lives by

spending time in the clubs to help facilitate activities, which can range from homework help to art project, to playing dodgeball, just to name a few. Volunteers help staff create a positive environment for members and often become role models.

If you have an interest in volunteering, or have ideas for a local program, contact Kristen at kkerns@bgccaz.org. For more information on current programs or to make a donation visit bgccaz.org.

For every $1 invested in a Boys & Girls Club, the community sees a return of nearly $10

Receive dollar-for-dollar credit on your Arizona state taxes by donating to the Boys & Girls Club

(Study: the University of Michigan) Juvenile crime and victimization increases during the hours of 3-7pm. With your support, we can make sure that every child and teen has a safe place to go after school.

VOLUNTEERING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

by Allison Hurtado, Community Outreach Specialist, Court Appointed

Special Advocates (CASA)

CASA volunteers are trained to become officers of the court and are appointed to serve on the case of a child in foster care.

It’s no secret that when you volunteer you often receive more than you give, but many experts agree that the benefits from doing good for others are both emotional and physical.

Those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression, according to a report from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The group also found that older volunteers are the most likely to see greater benefits from volunteering.

Many studies have shown that volunteering contributes to a person’s sense of purpose. This is especially important for older adults who may be experiencing the loss of a major role like being a full-time employee or parent.

Volunteering also builds social connections, which lead to higher levels of happiness and self-esteem and reduces stress. Community connections and friendships can lead to new opportunities for individuals. As volunteers become more involved in their communities their brains are challenged to find new solutions, and physical health can improve as volunteers focus on the needs of others.

These benefits are seen often among Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers in Yavapai County. CASA volunteers are trained to become officers of the court and are appointed to serve on the case of a child in foster care. These volunteers become more involved in their community as they visit with their appointed child or children monthly, gather information about the case, and submit written reports to the judge to help bring the child’s story to life. Ultimately a CASA volunteer’s recommendations help the judge decide what would be in the best interest of the child and can lead to that child finding a permanent, loving home.

“Our volunteers usually get involved, because they are eager to help a child, but the impact is so much greater,” said Quinci Castleberry, program manager for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program of Yavapai County. “They get the chance to learn about the entire child welfare system, and they gain a new perspective on the needs in our community. I think they also learn that this work could not be done without their help, and that knowledge is so gratifying.”

There is always a need for more CASA volunteers in Yavapai County.

To become a CASA volunteer, you must be at least 21 years of age and:

• Fill out an application.

• Attend an in-person interview.

• Successfully complete the background check process.

• Attend 30 hours of preservice training.

• You can also learn more about the program by visiting: CASAofYavapaiCounty.org or by calling 928-771-3165.

• No specific degree or experience is required.

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SPECIAL EVENTS MAKE FOR PRESCOTT TOURISM SEASON Epic

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator, City of Prescott

Special events are critical to many thriving municipalities, and Prescott is certainly no exception. In addition to our mild climate and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, various special events held throughout the tourism season provide many options for visitors and residents alike. Typically, events kick off the season in late April with Whiskey Off-Road and

conclude with the annual New Year’s Eve Boot Drop on historic Whiskey Row. While the event calendar varies year-to-year, some events have become institutional to certain dates and venues.

Beginning the last week in April, over 3,000 competitive and recreational mountain bicycle riders flock to the Prescott area for Epic Rides’ Whiskey Off-Road to embark on their 15-, 30-, or 50-mile choices of course distances. The carefully chosen combination of City of Prescott and Prescott National Forest trails, coupled with Prescott’s historic downtown business district create a beautifully balanced work hard, play hard environment for mountain bikers of all abilities and ages.

This fun-filled weekend typically kicks off on Friday with the Fat Tire Criterium (Crit, for short) in which professional riders race around down-

town Prescott providing onlookers a chance to cheer them along and fulfill hopes of getting a glimpse of their favorite professional riders. Arizona’s own craft beer distributor Four Peaks offers a beer garden onsite to quench

any thirst that may arise after all the yelling and cheering.

Saturday morning begins early with the 50-proof course riders lining up at the starting line, followed shortly by the 30-proof and subsequently the 15-proof riders. These time slots provide onlookers more opportunity to cheer on their favorite participants from the downtown plaza while enjoying live music from the festival component, which gets underway mid-morning. The biggest names in bicycle gear can also be found onsite to provide demonstrations, sample products and equipment or to simply add to the overall enjoyment of the weekend’s festivities. Prizes are an added value and include a hefty cash purse, goodie bags filled with sponsor items and a pint glass with a logo for all finishers.

Sunday offers some fun for the young folks with the Shimano Kids Fun Ride that traverses downtown along the Greenways Trails over to Granite Creek Park. Onsite registration is available for the fun ride, and parents are welcome to ride alongside their children for no cost. While all participants receive

a souvenir for their involvement, it is important to remember that this event is challenging, and due to the unpredictable climate of late April, proper preparation is essential.

An added benefit to hosting special events is that they offer various volunteer opportunities for members of the community. It is best to check with each individual event site throughout the event calendar year to explore the availability of volunteer opportunities. For Whiskey Off-Road, volunteer information can be found at epicrides.com/ events/whiskey-off-road/volunteer.

The most measurable advantage to hosting special events for the Prescott community is the economic impact. According to a survey and economic impact analysis conducted by Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business in 2013, it was determined that the riders and event visitors spent an average of $975 per party with approximately 2,000 visitors total. The study also states that “any calculation of economic impact also needs to take into account Epic Rides’ supplier purchases and jobs directly associated with the event (e.g. event marshals). A

comprehensive economic impact study will consider ways in which the local hotels, shops and bars use the revenue generated at the event to pay their own employees, suppliers, taxes and other business initiatives. It will also include the cascading stimulation of further economic activity.” The takeaway is best summed up with this last statement.

As with any special event, there are inconveniences to residents, businesses and visitors, however the goal of any event is to minimize these impacts and ensure that everyone benefits either socially, psychologically, fiscally and financially. The City of Prescott special events committee continually strives to promote popular venues such as Watson Lake, Mile High Middle School and the general down-

town area while maintaining the lowest impact on visitors and residents alike.

So, please be encouraged to explore something new or old in the upcoming event season. After all, you may discover yet another reason to love our beautiful city. A comprehensive listing of upcoming special events can be found at either of the following websites: prescott-az. gov/services/parks/programs/?category=events or visit-prescott.com/ events-in-prescott-arizona.

The most measurable advantage to hosting special events for the Prescott community is the economic impact.

PRESCOTT CULTURE EXHIBIT EXPLORES LOCAL PREHISTORY

by Fred Veil, Executive Director, Sharlot Hall Museum

Step back in time to discover the Prescott Culture, a way of life predating the Anglo-European influence on native cultures of West-Central Arizona, now showing at the museum.

From the Hohokam influence to the mystery of the hilltop sites, and from a reproduction pit-house to the presentation of coalescence of cultures, the new exhibit at Sharlot Hall Museum will surprise and amaze you.

Dating from 300 AD to 1300 AD in the Central Highlands of Arizona, the artifacts describe an ancient culture with an elaborate and intricate exchange.

The influence of the Hohokam to the traditions of the “ancient ones” of the Yavapai are identified in this permanent addition to the museum. It will captivate you with its presentation, interactive atmosphere and immersive technology.

The multifaceted exhibit draws you through the mercantile bartering system of pottery and artifacts and into the pit-house, featuring the classic urn of the native culture. Along the way, interactive exhibit drawers showcase intricacies of desert life in the Central Highlands at the time. At one end, share a beguiling moment with a native trader with baubles and hand-hewn regalia ready for barter. Enter into the nearby rotunda with its

panoramic setting to discover the legend and lore of the hilltop sites. Exhibit panels and a multimedia presentation shed light on the people who inhabited the area from 1100 AD to 1250 AD and suddenly disappeared.

The scattered remnants of their existence are the sites themselves — the stone walls and structural remains of forts or defensive retreats or houses for habitation or labyrinthine lookouts or observation posts. Only they know the purpose for these masonry marvels, which are walls of stone, handset and laboriously placed along the many hilltops, buttes and ridges throughout the Central Highlands, only to be abandoned. Their legacy remains the evidence and innate curiosity of these sites. A short video produced by the museum explains their impact and the possible uses for these varied sites.

The exhibit completes the prehistory wing of the Lawler Exhibit Center at Sharlot Hall Museum. The artifacts, pottery sherds, handmade beads and utility tools are available for inspection with admission.

Admission to the museum is $9 for adults and free for Museum members and children 13 and younger. The museum is located at 415 W. Gurley St., two blocks west of the downtown Courthouse Plaza.

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LOVING FOSTER CARE NEEDED FOR A DAY, A WEEK, LONGER

by Catherine Brummet-Peterson, L .C . S .W . , V . P . Program Operations, Executive Director Northern AZ Region, Catholic Charities Community Services

Everyone loves a good party, especially foster children. Recently, these kids enjoyed a wonderful party with their foster families at Sacred Heart Parish. But not every foster child has that opportunity. That’s where we need your help. Catholic Charities needs more foster parents. Every day, thousands of children find themselves in the care of the state. They need a caring, nurturing place to stay until a permanent home can be found, whether it is with relatives or a loving adoptive family. That’s where Catholic Charities Community Services comes in. We’ve been providing foster care services for 85 years. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment. Creating the right fit for families and children is the goal of our foster placement program. But we don’t stop there. We support foster families throughout and after licensure.

Some children need a home for a day, others a week, and still others may need care for a year or more. No matter how short or long they are in a loving foster home, these children make a lifetime impression.

If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, we encourage you to reach out to us so we can help answer your questions. Catholic Charities will help you train and become licensed to provide temporary foster care until children can be reunited with their parents. You can also help provide temporary respite care for other foster care parents during vacations or emergencies. Or, we can train those who are interested in providing therapeutic foster care or care for medically fragile children. We continue enriching lives

by helping to facilitate adoption of foster children when the state terminates the parental rights of the parents.

Our experienced, supportive staff will help make your foster experience positive and rewarding. We provide support groups, advanced trainings, a 24-hour emergency hotline and social and networking opportunities with other foster families.

Are you ready to make a difference? If you’re at least 21 years old, in good health with sufficient family income, we will help you complete your background check, gather references and complete your training and documentation. Don’t worry. If you’re not ready to become a foster parent, there are many other ways you can help:

• Mentor: Foster children need reliable and positive role models. They need someone to be there for them and to show them how special they are. Consider mentorship.

• CASA: Help a child by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). As a CASA volunteer, you’ll advocate for your foster child in and out of the courtroom. You’ll be his/her champion.

• Donate: With your Foster Care Tax Credit or any gift or donation, Catholic Charities can continue providing care and support for these special children. They need sports equipment, music lessons and tutoring help. Your donation can make a huge impact on a child’s life.

Are you ready to make a miracle? Contact us at CatholicCharitiesAZ.org/foster or by calling 602-943-3843.

Learn about Therapeutic Foster Care. Call Candace Lea at 928-708-7280.

SPAY AND NEUTER TO KEEP PETS HEALTHY

by Elisabeth Haugan, Marketing and Development Director, Yavapai Humane Society

Imagine standing in the bleachers of a football stadium and looking out over a sea of mid-sized dogs (let’s pretend they’re Golden Retrievers). The mind boggles trying to visualize this number of canines together. But it isn’t even half of the number of dogs that can be produced by a single unspayed female dog and her offspring over the course of five years. (Number is based upon 7,776 dogs at a rate of one litter per-year per-dog and a six-puppy per-litter survival rate).

It is easy to say that spay/neuter efforts are important, but the gravity of the situation is undeniable.

When considering this example, little else needs to be said about the pet overpopulation crisis in our world. Shelters are overcrowded, and pets are left homeless every single day — healthy, adoptable pets are euthanized across the nation as a result.

Yavapai Humane Society urges pet owners to make a difference by having your dog or cat spayed or neutered. Not only does spaying and neutering slow down the pet overpopulation cycle, but there are a number of beneficial results for you and your fur family member!

Spaying and neutering often counteracts annoying behavior of pets, such as howling, spraying and the urge to roam. As long as they are healthy, puppies and kittens can typically be spayed or neutered as young as eight weeks old. Speak to your veterinarian for his or her recommendation on when to have your pet sterilized.

In addition, getting your pet fixed can keep your pet healthier and help prevent certain cancers. According to a USA Today report, neutered male dogs live 18 percent longer than unneutered male

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dogs, and spayed female dogs live 23 percent longer than unspayed female dogs.

For those looking for a low-cost solution to having your pet spayed and neutered, or who may need financial assistance, Yavapai Humane Society’s Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic is here to help! Prices range from just $25 (low-income assistance program) to just $105 per cat or dog. To schedule an appointment to for a spay/neuter surgery, please call 928-771-0547. For information to commonly asked questions about spaying and neutering, visit yavapaihumane.org/clinic.

HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOTEL HINTS

by Margo Christensen, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations, Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, LLC

Choosing the right hotel, in the right location and with the right amenities is essential, but takes some planning and possibly even a phone call to the hotel.

Let’s face it. When traveling for work or pleasure, it can be extremely challenging to maintain a sensible diet and exercise routine. Just the travel itself, whether by car or plane, typically means salty restaurant and airline food, not enough water and sitting for long periods of time.

Once you arrive at your hotel for a few days or a week, wouldn’t it be nice to get back to a somewhat normal routine while you are away from home? Choosing the right hotel, in the right location and with the right amenities is essential, but takes some planning and possibly even a phone call to the hotel (yes, a very antiquated form of communication).

I travel fairly often, and I am also in the hotel business. I’m pretty particular about which hotel I choose, and my choice is almost always based on proximity to safe, walkable routes or parks, complimentary food choices and recreational amenities such as a pool, fitness room and nearby hiking trails.

Most people make travel reservations online using the hotel properties’ websites or a third-party site such as Expedia or Hotels.com. Being in the hotel business, I know that some information can’t be included on the website due to lack of space or formatting issues. For example, you may not know that a hotel has grocery-shopping service or gluten-free options for breakfast, upon request, or that the adjacent golf course allows walking and jogging on the golf cart path during certain hours, or that the best hiking trail in town is just moments (or miles) away.

The Marriott Hotels in Prescott that we own and manage (SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn) realize that customers, like me, want the very best value and service for their money. Over the past few years, we have reacted to travel trends and implemented many amenities that travelers request and demand when staying in a hotel. Here are some services we offer at SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn in Prescott. You can ask for these to

keep you healthy and energetic during your travels.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott in downtown Prescott:

• Complimentary breakfast buffet includes healthy choices of four fresh-fruit items, hardboiled eggs, smoked ham and cheeses, Greek yogurt, gluten-free bread upon request, and apple and orange juice.

• Fitness center equipment includes an elliptical, stationary bike, two treadmills and free weights.

• Recreation services include a free City of Prescott Hiking Map, Granite Creek Park next door, and Manzanita Outdoor Outfitters is right across the street for bike rentals and outdoor supplies. Also, an indoor-heated pool is open yearround for laps or recreational swimming.

• Sprouts Farmers Market is located across the street to help

you stock up on grocery items. Every suite at the hotel has a microwave and refrigerator for storing your groceries, and the barbecue on the patio is perfect for grilling your favorite meal.

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Inn by Marriott in Prescott:

• Complimentary breakfast nearly identical to SpringHill Suites.

• Evening Mix events three times a week offer complimentary food and beverage with one or more vegetarian choices.

• Fitness center equipment includes two treadmills, two stair-steppers, stationary bike, free weights and yoga mats. If a guest requires more choices, the hotel offers a complimentary guest membership to Fitness For 10, located right across the street.

• Recreational services include an outdoor-heated pool (plenty large enough for laps) and a Sport Court™ for playing badminton and basketball. The front desk is stocked with free hiking maps. Hiking trails at Lynx Lake and Peavine Trail are just a short drive away.

• Grocery shopping service is available at any time prior to or during your stay. Just leave the list and a team member will pick up your groceries at the store of your choice and charge your room, with no additional service charge. Every suite has a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, sink, dishwasher, full-size refrigerator and utensils. Trader Joe’s is across the highway and is stocked with a variety of healthy food and beverage choices.

These are just a few services to inquire about when planning your next business trip or vacation.

And one final happy and healthy tip if you happen to be flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: Did you know that Sky Harbor has a fitness trail in the airport? It’s called FitPHXthe Sky Harbor Fitness Trail, and it’s a 2-mile round-trip indoor path between Gates A30 and D8. Some of the scenic views include the downtown Phoenix skyline, Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain and South Mountain Preserve. So next time you arrive at the airport a bit early, or your flight is running late, throw on some walking shoes and walk a few laps at the airport. Go to m.skyharbor.com/ PDFs/FiTPHXTrail.pdf for more information. Happy travels!

LONG VIEW OF GIVING

Building communities, and making existing communities stronger, has long been at the core of Dorn Homes. So much so, that it inspires their mission statement: “To improve the lives of all those we touch.”

Charitable contribution has long been a tradition at Dorn Homes. Whether it’s helping build a mortgage-free home for a wounded veteran, supporting families with the Stepping Stones agency or contributing to local charities, Dorn Homes has a history of working to improve the communities in which they build.

With the announcement of DornCares, Dorn Homes has invited members of those same communities to join them in supporting the most vulnerable among us. By fostering participation from community members, Dorn Homes is emphasizing something called “sustainable good.”

Rather than simply making one-time financial contributions to area charities, DornCares helps build a framework that connects donors, volunteers, and those in need. This network

of community members can do more good as a whole than any could do individually while still targeting the area’s most pressing needs.

Building communities, and making existing communities stronger, has long been at the core of Dorn Homes. So much so, that it inspires their mission statement: “To improve the lives of all those we touch.” DornCares brings together all of Dorn Homes’ charitable efforts and resources to better allow the organization to positively affect the community and the causes closest to the hearts of community members.

DornCares is a way to connect community members with organizations in need of volunteers and financial assistance. It is guided by the community itself and highlights local organizations. The homeowners and the organization present in the com-

munity will chart the course of these charitable efforts through large-scale volunteer events and financial contributions from the sale of each home. DornCares allows homebuyers to direct contributions to Stepping Stones, Coalition for Compassion and Justice, and the United States Veterans Initiative. These three organizations have been selected because they all help support a common goal, which is ending homelessness in the Quad Cities by 2020. For DornCares, this means providing a bed for every-

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one who wants or needs one.

Jim Gunby, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Dorn Homes, has long believed in doing “sustainable good” by making contributions that allow charitable organizations to thrive on an ongoing basis.

“DornCares is a way for us to let the community guide the charitable work that Dorn Homes does,” Gunby said. “We have always emphasized contributing to the communities we build in.”

He added, “In fact, it’s our mission

statement. Our goal with DornCares is to focus our charitable efforts on the areas of the community where it will do the most good. Building homes is what we do. Helping others is who we are.”

For community members looking for more information about volunteering, contributing or working with DornCares, visit dornhomes.com/dorncares. For more information about the homes they build and the communities they build in, visit dornhomes.com.

DornCares strives to:

• Connect those in need with those who can help.

• Address the community’s most pressing needs.

• Raise awareness in the community and funds from the sale of each home.

• Enable charities to focus on helping others rather than fundraising.

• Strengthen the community and support the vulnerable among us.

LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SUCCESSFUL REMODEL

by Tom Reilly, Principal & CEO, RENOVATIONS

If you are contemplating a remodel, cut this article out and save it.

The project you are thinking about could be a kitchen or bath remodel, a room addition, an outdoor living space or even a complete makeover. The process for laying the ground work is the same. The key is planning.

Begin by taking a few moments to briefly write down the remodeling project you want to do and why. Next, you should select a remodeling professional. This will take some research on your part.

If you want or need design assistance, most professional remodelers either have in-house designers or are affiliated with a designer. Selecting a contractor could also take some work. If your friends don’t have a recommendation, then a trusted referral network might be helpful. Visit the contractor’s website. Is his or her ROC license displayed? If not, move on.

Contractors should be in business for a minimum of five years and have a clean record. Now check out the contractor’s work and testimonials. Conduct an interview.

Some questions to ask:

• What is your process?

• This is the step-by-step procedure the contractor will lead you through.

• How does the communication system work? Is it 24/7?

• Good, consistent communication is a major component, if not the most important part of any remodeler’s system.

• Who recommends this person/company?

Get at least five, if not more, references for people who they have worked for and completed projects like the one you are contemplating. And make the calls!

After you have done this, one of the five

will have likely risen to the top.

• What are the contract specifics?

A detailed written scope of the work outlining the project and its components is a must. This can be in conjunction with detailed drawings of the project.

• What is the work schedule?

• What is the payment schedule?

• Where is the termination clause should the project go poorly?

Ask for and get copies of insurance certificates.

Obtain details of all closeout documents you can expect. This should include warranties, product operation manuals, contractor’s warranty (a two-year minimum is required by law, but Renovations offers a five-year warranty).

Hopefully you will enjoy the process and the results of a successful remodel.

CONSTRUCTION WORK OFFERS CAREER PATHS, GOOD PAY

by Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association

As the economy in Yavapai County continues to recoil from the Great Recession, the one single most important industry key to the economy – the construction industry – continues to grapple with finding the workforce needed to sustain demand and growth.

This is not just a Yavapai County conundrum. This is an issue that affects the entire United States.

Recently, a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America highlighted that 86 percent of contractors report struggling to fill hourly craft jobs and salaried professional positions.

After years of indoctrinating youth that bachelor’s degrees are a must, we need to broaden our focus toward encouraging the trades. We also need people who are willing to work.

Pat Dugan, owner of A Action Welding said, “From Jan. 1, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017 we hired 44 people. Four never actually showed for their first day of work; eight showed up their first day and either never came back from lunch or never showed up for the second day, and 13 told me, ‘I just don’t want to work a job this physical.’”

Eleven had to be released because of drug/alcohol use. Three moved on to employment in their field of school study, following their dreams, and they worked for the company until their career job became available. One employee moved out of the area, and four stayed with the company and have become an integral part of the team. Four permanent employees is a 9.09 percent ratio.

This highlights the issue of a diminished work ethic in the remaining workforce.

The economic importance and significant value of increasing the construction trade workforce not only affects the construction industry, but also impacts the industry customers, vendors and manufacturers, and all of these components limit our ability to grow by delay of and extended delivery of the product, which in turn slows economic growth. Unfortunately, skilled trade jobs are vacant because the construction industry isn’t discussed as a viable career option. We don’t have a skills gap resulting from a lack of training programs. We have 10,000 construction jobs in Arizona waiting for someone willing to learn a skill and build a career.

Construction industry veteran Tom Reilly, owner of local company Renovations, said, “Construction is a lucrative career without college debt.”

He added, “With minimal training, men and women can start a career in construction trades. A willingness to learn from the basics up becomes the path to learn and earn their way to the top.”

The average wage in the industry is $49,000 per year (a skilled tradesperson with supervisory skills can earn twice that) in Arizona, which is higher than Arizona’s average salary across industries, according to a 2017 statewide study by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

Brian Bombardieri, past-president of YCCA and current owner of B’s Contractors, a family-owned company since 1979, started out working for his father, hauling rock and doing general labor work.

“There are plenty of opportunities for those wanting to continue to learn,” Bombardieri said. “My dad transitioned me from hands-on work to leading an entire construction company as an owner.”

Construction has great starting pay, few barriers, immediate job availability and the ability to grow into a lifelong career, and people aren’t applying.

In addition to a shift in mindset about careers in construction, trades education needs to be reintroduced to our secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. We in the industry need to step up and hire trainees and mentor them.

It’s time to dispel the stigma that construction jobs aren’t for “my kid.” Construction is a viable career path with a multitude of opportunities to suit all interests.

It’s time to step up, all of us!

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This home is located on the 14th tee of Quailwood Meadows Golf Course. Well maintained, rarely used (2nd home). Open floorplan with beautiful kitchen, upgraded cabinets (with pull-outs!) and granite counter-tops. First floor has front room as well as great room with gas fireplace. Large master bedroom/bath on the main floor. 2 bedrooms plus a very large potential 3rd bedroom upstairs. (It already has a large closet, just needs a bedroom door) The room has been used as an office. Open loft area overlooks the downstairs family and dining areas. Lots of windows that allow plenty of light.

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EXPERT TIPS FOR AN EASY GARDEN

by Lisa Watters-Lain, Arizona's Garden Gal, Watters Garden Center

Time seems to stand still when the stressed voices repeat themselves in my head. But in the garden, time flies. An unplugged afternoon seems to melt away like a fading sun. Gardening is my escape from a hyper- connected world of Facebook, inbox and scrolling Instagram posts. It becomes my inspiration when I’ve spent too much time writing behind this screen. A good garden is like coffee time with your thoughts. You can watch a sunrise, enjoy the majesty of a butterfly or marvel at the buzzing of hummingbirds.

“Gardener” is a label I proudly wear, but there are some unpleasant tasks, which I could do without. Weeds are my nemesis, watering is a bane and chemicals can have a negative impact on one’s health. My motto in the garden is to simplify. Do something

right the first time, so you won’t have to repeat it. Embrace quality over quantity. Here are some tips to help you simplify:

Feed the soil – Start with great soil and you'll grow great plants. Many gardeners only view mulch as decoration. Composted mulch does make a garden look more attractive, but it also keeps the soil and plant roots cool, retains moisture so you can water less often, prevents weeds from sprouting and feeds the soil. With this alone, you can cut down on watering, weeding and fertilizer time.

Choose lower maintenance perennials – Make perennial flowers that can take care of themselves the backbone of your garden. Plants like red salvia, blue Russian sage, agave, yucca and sedums look good all season and don't need deadheading, pinching or staking.

Raised beds & containers – It's much easier to control your garden with definite boundaries. You control the soil, water, exposure and even limit the growth of the plants in containers. Raised beds separate garden beds from their surroundings. Ideally, lift the beds up by 12 inches or more. You'll

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4775 Quiet Canyon Place

Prescott, Arizona 86301

Welcome to the Canyons, Prescott’s most unique private gated community. Enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of the granite dells from virtually every room. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features upgraded kitchen counters, game room with wet bar, large great room, master suite with over-sized master bath and walk-in closet. Includes spacious three-car garage with two separate workshop spaces.

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Lee has consistently been an award-winning top producer at Real Executives Northern Arizona, and has earned a strong reputation based on his professionalism, ethical practices and commitment to personal service. He knows Prescott’s real estate market in great depth and understands the need to assist people through their transaction when buying or selling real estate, in order to make it a positive experience. This has reflected in a large number of return clients and has created long-lasting friendships, as well.

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,566 SF MLS # 1007526 • $595,000

Bright & open, yet completely private high desert living! Big, .90 acre lot backs to the mountain. Spacious 2,566 SF, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3+ car garage with workshop, single level home. Quality upgrades throughout! Open concept granite kitchen with signature Carrington island, clear knotty Alder cabinetry with crown molding, Bosch black appliances, wine bar, walk-in closet pantry, bright sunny view windows. Open great room with coffered ceilings, gorgeous view windows, lighted ceiling fan, art & media niches, stone corner fireplace with stone hearth + mantle, plush carpet, formal & informal dining areas. 2 master suites! Main master with french door to private patio, lighted ceiling fan, sitting area, pleated shades, plush carpet, walk-in closet, clear knotty Alder cabinetry, deep oval soaking tub, vanity make-up counter, executive height counters, glass enclosed tile shower, linen cabinets & private toilet room. 2nd master suite with sitting area, marble counter, walk-in closet, executive height counter, knotty Alder cabinetry, lighted ceiling fan, glass enclosed step in shower & private toilet room. 3rd bedroom - used as spacious open office without closet. Bonus Arizona room with wall of glass with panoramic views, plank flooring, ceiling fan and french door to rear yard! Inside laundry room with folding counter, built-in ironing board, cooling vent fan, cabinetry, tile flooring. Guest 1/2 bath with Marble counter & Alder cabinetry. Big, deep 3 car garage with 8’ tall doors, nice inside workshop with door to rear yard + extra parking pad next to garage. Attic insulation has been upgraded and the 14 Energy Efficient solar panels are owned and convey with the home! Hurry, this one won’t last! It’s good to live in StoneRidge! Refrigerator, washer, dryer & great room sofa may be purchased outside of escrow if wanted.

HOMESTEAD TALKING GLASS

Living Affordably in a Downtown Environment

by Ron Fain, Owner, Real Estate Operations - Fain Signature Group

Bill Fain was always so proud of the many business professionals and individuals who saw the vision and, in a sense, rolled up their sleeves and with their blood, sweat and tears helped to build our beloved Prescott Valley.

Homesteaders in the 1870s, the Fain family has held on to the vision of family and community for over four generations. In the 1960s, Bill Fain, referred to by many as the father of Prescott Valley, crafted this region with hard work and a reputation with a bankable handshake. Today, we are seeing the culmination of this vision and hard work with Prescott Valley’s first luxury apartments sprouting up in the heart of downtown. At the same time, businesses like Foothills Bank, Walmart, Starbucks, Kohl’s, Premier Pet Veterinarian, Fry’s, Ace Distribution Center, and M&I Windows are just a few of the many commercial businesses and retailers the Fain family has brought in to create jobs and support the lifestyle of Northern Arizona’s fastest-growing community.

As I write this article, Prescott Valley celebrates its 40th anniversary. I realize what an amazing accomplishment it is of one man, who in his lifetime built a community from the ground up. It wasn’t long ago when Prescott was the state capital and Lonesome Valley (now Prescott Valley) was home to grazing cattle and antelope meandering in stirrup-high grass. My father (Bill Fain), a third generation native Arizonan, worked hard to create new

possibilities in a valley that is not so lonesome anymore. Just before his passing, he witnessed the population of Prescott Valley surpass that of the City of Prescott – a truly amazing accomplishment. Now, Homestead Talking Glass, the Fain Signature Group’s latest development, truly completes the “Live-Work-Play” paradigm. Bill Fain was always so proud of the many business professionals and individuals who saw the vision and, in a sense, rolled up their sleeves and with their blood, sweat and tears helped to build our beloved Prescott Valley. He knew it took a community to build a community, and that collective effort made him proud each and every day with the opening of a new business, a new job being offered and a new family moving to Prescott Valley. Homestead Talking Glass is a fivephase project and will be composed of 214 dwellings, which will include one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. There will be ample parking, a clubhouse, spa, Jacuzzi, gym, fire pits, meeting room and a dog park, to name just a few of the amenities. We expect

to start taking applications 90-120 days prior to occupancy with an anticipated date of completion for Phase I being November 2018.

There is no doubt that if my father was alive today that he would be celebrating this 40th anniversary year of Prescott Valley’s incorporation. The entire Fain Family stands in gratitude for the outstanding public leadership that has guided Prescott Valley over the past 40 years – current and past mayors and councilmembers who, practically speaking, volunteered their time, wisdom, and leadership; the municipal staff of talented men and women, who work daily to keep our community attractive, safe and friendly; and finally, the most important ingredient for success and the reason why Prescott Valley is celebrating 40 years, its citizens who call this town home.

Myself, my brother Brad, and our team at Fain Signature Group are committed to listening to the community and working tirelessly with the Town of Prescott Valley to make an incredible life for all. Check out Homestead Talking Glass at HomesteadTG.com.

Live, Work, Play is in Full Swing at Talking Glass

"We’ve been diligently planning this for a long time. Working with the Town of Prescott Valley and listening for what was needed by our community, it was clear more housing was needed. More importantly, we wanted to design a place that made life better for both our residents and business owners. The Homestead Talking Glass apartments represent the best in planning and design, while also providing a place to live affordably in a downtown

environment,” said Anessa Andrews, New Developments, Fain Signature Group. “Residents will be able to walk to their places of work, favorite restaurants, coffee shops or movies. They will even be able to walk across the street to the Prescott Valley Event Center to cheer on our beloved NAZ Suns or attend one of the many ongoing activities at Northern Arizona’s premier indoor event arena. Live, Work, Play is in full swing at Talking Glass.”

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have the benefits of controlling your borders and you'll be saving your back from some bending.

Insider container tip – Fill containers with Watters Potting Soil. This local soil recipe was created with mountain plants in mind. Plants love the flavor and root deep into the soil

without becoming soggy wet. Group plants by their needs – I'm sure you've heard the saying, "right plant for the right spot." Put sun lovers in the sun and ground covers where they can roam. But consider how efficient it would be if you put all your water hogs together so you turn the sprinklers on in one area and be done. The same logic should apply for plants that require a lot of deadheading or vegetables that need a daily harvest. You can still mix in different bloom times and variations in color, form and texture. It's just the heavy maintenance chores that should be consolidated.

Drip Irrigation – This is one of those suggestions that sounds like it's going to cost a fortune and require a professional to install, but it doesn't have to. Here at the garden center we reduced drip irrigation to a tinker-toy level. There is an initial cost, although nowhere near what you might think, and you need some measurements. Drip irrigation is far more efficient than any other type of watering. It pushes water deep into the root level. Add an inexpensive timer and think of

all the time you've saved yourself.

Aqua Boost Crystal cuts the number of times you need to water in half. These Watters-created crystals absorb 200 times their weight in water and hold moisture at the root level. Beneficial mycorrhizal fungi are used in this formula to revitalize garden soil and stimulate additional root formation. This is a must for raised beds and container gardening.

Watters All Purpose Food – Watters All Purpose Food 7-4-4 was created with mountain plants in mind. It feeds landscape plants better and is less likely to pollute your well and the local water sources. Because of the slow breakdown of this food, plants have time to take up and use all the food, unlike synthetic fertilizers. Use it three time a year – spring, summer and fall.

Prevent weeds – Pre-emergents prevent seed from ever germinating, but timing is everything. I use Hi-Yield Weed & Grass Preventer twice per year and rarely have weed outbreaks. Apply in the winter, then again just as the summer monsoons arrive. This winter/summer application greatly reduces the weeding work. One bag covers a very large garden plot.

Children in the garden – Ken and I have raised four children here at the garden center. The kids, especially the boys, spent untold hours filling coffee cans with worms found under nursery pots, then released them into the home gardens. Youthful delight is found in the magic of insects, a vegetable harvest, flowers emerging from the ground or feeding fish in a pond. Kids like to be outdoors. They just need a mature gardener to lead the way. Show your children and grandchildren how exciting gardening is. Until next issue, I'll see you here at Watters Garden Center.

Lisa Watters-Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Road in Prescott, or contacted through her website at WattersGardenCenter.com or FB.com/ WattersGardenCenter.

REALTY EXECUTIVES NORTHERN ARIZONA HONORED FOR ITS WORK

Realty Executives Northern Arizona, with nine offices and more than 150 real estate professionals throughout Northern Arizona, recently was awarded Realty Executives International’s Brokerage of the Month.

Led by Broker/Owner Don Bonnell and Managing Broker Cynthia Yannitelli, Realty Executives Northern Arizona offers expertise to buyers and sellers throughout Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey, Chino Valley, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Verde Valley, Payson, Show Low and cities throughout Central and Northern Arizona.

In November 2017, Realty Executives Northern Arizona was again named “Best Real Estate Firm 2017” by Quad Cities Business News. It marks the fourth year in a row the brokerage has received the distinction, which is based on a vote from readers.

“What sets us apart is that we provide quality services to our real estate professionals and the flexibility to operate their own real estate businesses,” Bonnell said.

Realty Executives Northern Arizona is seeing its mission succeed. Since Bonnell joined in 2005, the agent count has nearly doubled, growing from 80 real estate professionals to more than 150 today. This summer, the firm was recognized by RISMedia, ranking in the Top 1,000 Power Broker Report, as well as nearly tripling the minimum transaction side requirement to be named in REAL Trends’ Up-and-Comers report. The REAL Trends report ranked over 1,200 real estate firms based on closed transaction sides in 2016, with only brokerages that closed a minimum of 500 transaction sides qualifying for the ranking. Realty Executives Northern Arizona closed nearly

three times that amount with 1,497 sides.

“We have been the No. 1 company for a decade in the Prescott area and continue to be No. 1 in Northern Arizona by sales volume,” Bonnell said.

Coupled with the firm’s tremendous success is an emphasis on giving back. Involvement in local nonprofits like supporting the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots programs and Yavapai Big Brothers/Big Sisters is an important aspect of the firm’s philosophy.

“We’re very proud of our executives and their dedication to helping local nonprofits. It is the work of our executives that set us apart from the competition,” Yannitelli said.

For more information, please contact Broker Don Bonnell at 928-777-0257 or visit renoraz.com.

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FAMILY OF ARTISTS

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery Thriving Since 1994

by Jody L . Miller, Equine Photographer and Member, Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery was founded by a group of Prescott artists, who believed in themselves and in the ability of a small town to showcase quality arts and crafts made by local individuals.

In the 1950s, the Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery location was home to The Green Frog Café. You can even see some remnants of the name, as there is a frog logo on the back-alley sign and frog logos on some of the older publicity material.

The gallery has survived floods from incredibly powerful monsoon rivers running down the sidewalk of Whiskey Row. It has survived a close fire when the Bird Cage Saloon and several other businesses burned in 2012, and sadly, several deaths of artists and artists’ family members. Through all those disasters, the co-op still thrives.

The sense of family among its members still continues.

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery was founded by a group of Prescott artists, who believed in themselves

and in the ability of a small town to showcase quality arts and crafts made by local individuals. It was their dream to create something that they love in their own home studio, and then to have a local gallery where they could showcase it alongside other artists sharing the same vision.

The cooperative originally opened at 210 S. Montezuma. Within a year, the artists had outgrown their existing space. An opportunity to open the gallery in the middle of Whiskey Row came about, and the group jumped at the chance. A complete renovation of this new space was done in 1995. Keeping with the cooperative spirit, the individual artists worked together to tear down existing walls, cubicles (it was a real estate company), haul out old carpet and install new and paint

the walls and ceiling. The remodel was funded by the artists, who were reimbursed as the gallery started to make money.

Since its formation in 1994, the gallery has been giving back to the Prescott community. Originally at the annual holiday show the artists would raffle off some of the original art and donate the raffle proceeds to a local charity. In more recent years, the cooperative members started holding an annual charity art show, in which each artist donates a piece of art to the show as well as collects donated art from the community. One-hundred percent of proceeds of all art sold during this charity show is donated directly to the chosen local charity. Recipients over the years have included health clinics, Yavapai Food Bank,

United Animal Friends, Yarnell fire victims, Prescott Area Women’s Shelter, Hungry Kids, Skyview Charter School and in 2017, Bethany’s Gait Ranch.

A full spectrum of original art is available – painting, glass work, jewelry, photography, pottery, woodworking, basket weaving, print making and fabric weaving.

The gallery is still home to many of the original founding members. Newer members are constantly reminded of “how it used to be,” and welcome the incredible tales of the gallery in days past. Work is always fresh and exciting, and a visit to the gallery means meeting many of the artists themselves. This is what makes it so special when you come into the gallery – no

matter how many times you have been, or if you attend an event they are hosting, you feel welcomed and appreciated for your interaction with the art all around you.

With 24 artists on site, temperament, creativity and imagination are never in short supply. Work is always changing, because each artist is directly responsible for the display of his or her own work.

Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery is located at 134 S. Montezuma in the heart of Whiskey Row. Equine photographer, Jody L. Miller has been a member since 2009.

Visit artsprescott.com or jodylmiller.com, or stop on by 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily.

Newer members are constantly reminded of “how it used to be,” and welcome the incredible tales of the gallery in days past.

THE STORY OF THE ARIZONA PIONEERS HOME

by Drew Desmond for the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc .

At the beginning of the 20th century, several aged pioneer miners could no longer work and had no place to live after contributing so much to Arizona’s economy.

Their plight was answered by the first-ever, government-instituted retirement home. Even now, the Pioneers Home is one of only two such institutions in the nation.

In 1907 a bill unanimously passed to create the home, but was left unsigned because of a lack of funds.

The bill was reintroduced the following session. Again, it passed without a dissenting vote, and on March 11, 1909, Gov. Kibbey signed it into law. Still, the bill was conditioned upon the donation of land upon which to build it.

It was Frank M. Murphy who donated a 4.5-acre plot on July 9, 1909.

Maj. A.J. Doran became the first superintendent. His foremost duty was overseeing construction of the building, which was completed ahead of schedule in January 1911. Doors opened Feb. 1.

That first year, Buffalo Bill Cody enjoyed one of his “happiest experiences in many years” at the home, reminiscing with several residents he knew. Soon, leadership realized that women needed a home just as much as the men did. So on April 8, 1916, an addition was opened with capacity for 20 ladies.

After women were admitted, one couple wanted to get married. Since there were no accommodations for couples, the superintendent turned the matter over to the state Legislature. After serious debate, they were turned down. Despite this, the couple eloped and after returning from

their honeymoon, the superintendent relented and gave them a room together.

For years, food was served family-style until Dynamite Joe once turned a bowl of gravy over the head of Six-Shooter Smith in a quarrel over a chicken leg. Thereafter, meals were served in individual portions.

In 1926, a hospital wing was constructed, increasing the floor space of the facility to 53,564 square feet. At its height, 200 guests were housed. Today, a person must be at least 70 and a resident of Arizona for 50 years to be eligible to stay at the home. Each pays only a percentage of his or her monthly income.

SOURCES:

Dale Sams, Interim Superintendent, Arizona Pioneers' Home

Sharlot Hall Museum Archives

GOLDWATER LAKE

National Forest Surrounds Fishing, Birding, Hiking and More

by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Coordinator,

City of Prescott

Just 4 miles from downtown Prescott, Goldwater Lake is the perfect escape to the tall pine- filled forest where many opportunities for recreation await. Small, but quaint, the surface area of the lake is roughly 6,000 feet above sea level and measures approximately 15 acres.

Named after the esteemed uncle of Arizona Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, Goldwater Lake gets its name from longtime Prescott Mayor Morris Goldwater, who held many other offices in local politics during his lifetime. Additionally, notable contributions from Mayor Goldwater include financial assistance for the Phoenixto-Prescott Railroad, as well as many other influential efforts resulting in Arizona becoming a state. Modern day evidence of his presence in the community can still be seen on the façade of the old mercantile on the corner of Union and Cortez streets.

Fishermen flock to the lake in the early hours, as the Arizona Game and Fish Department regularly stocks rainbow trout. (More information available here: azgfd. com/Fishing/StockSchedule).

In addition to trout, fish species include largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, bluegill and sunfish. Fishing licenses can be obtained through various local retailers.

While many prefer to fish from the shoreline, boating is also an option. All of the lakes under the City of Prescott jurisdiction require “no wake,” and Goldwater is one that does not allow gasoline motors. There is a courtesy dock onsite for easy launching.

This location is unique to the city as it is surrounded by the Prescott National Forest, allowing nearly unlimited trail access for miles of enjoyment.

Prescott Outdoors provides onsite kayak and canoe rentals during the summer months for a nominal fee. (More info at: prescottoutdoors.com).

Hiking, bicycling and birding are other popular recreation activities visitors can enjoy at Goldwater Lake. This location is unique to the city as it is surrounded by the Prescott National Forest, allowing nearly

unlimited trail access for miles of enjoyment. Bald eagles are one of many species of birds seen regularly by visitors. Goldwater offers large, covered ramadas and a ceremony pad available by reservation. This park typically fills up early in the season, so it is best to plan ahead for your event. Each ramada has various amenities within proximity such as playgrounds, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, picnic tables and restrooms. The park also features 50 or so day-use pads with a table and barbecues for smaller picnicking groups.

Operating hours for all three City of Prescott lakes change twice during the season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, park hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and sunrise to sunset otherwise. Day use fees are $3, but one pass gets you into Goldwater Lake, Watson and Willow lakes and both Peavine Recreation Trail locations and can be paid onsite with cash or credit cards. The Recreation Services Department offers visitors the ability to purchase online or in-person at 824 E. Gurley St., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit prescott-az.gov/services/parks.

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Rick Ohanesian, MD

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Victoria Cahill,

March 17th

Preview: 9-11:30am

Auction: Noon-4PM

100 lots of pottery, baskets, jewelry, fine art and 300 or more contemporary and historic rugs will be auctioned. The Indian Art and Navajo Rug auction will start promptly at 12:00pm.

of Friday, March 16th from 5 to 7pm - Approximately 75 American Indian Art objects (and possibly a couple weavings). Free admission and refreshments!

LITTLE OR BIG, THE CONNECTION IS GREAT

by Robin Layton, Marketing Director, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters

Amanda is a bright and vibrant 9-year-old, filled with promise and hope. She wasn’t always this way. Amanda was guarded, and had difficulty sharing. She didn’t know her father. Her mother was incarcerated. She was placed in foster care and struggled to make friends. Her teacher thought Amanda could use another caring, stable adult in her life. She called Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Amanda met her Big Sister at her school a few weeks later. The young girl didn’t want to talk, but nodded when her Big Sister asked if she liked to read books.

Eight weeks later, Amanda and her Big Sister were chatting on their Friday afternoons together like old friends. They read together, do puzzles and complete math problems and school projects. Sometimes, they just talk. Amanda has a lot to say now. She has found her voice.

Thanks to YBBBS, over 11,000 children in 47 years have experienced a similar transformation as Amanda’s.

Providing one-to-one mentoring relationships gives children the chance to experience many life-changing opportunities with a Big Brother, Big Sister, couple or family match.

Change a Child’s Life for FREE

“The impact of our mission is great – most significant being generational change. By being present in a child’s life and modeling positive behavior, we change the trajectory of a child’s future,” said Juliana Goswick, President and CEO of YBBBS.

The dedicated staff of YBBBS works with the primary goal of 10 percent annual growth. Over 200 children currently need a Big Brother or Big Sister in their lives.

The mentoring model is a proven one. In the 2016 Youth Outcome Survey, after one year of being matched, our Little Brothers and Little Sisters reported:

Big Brother Jeff Williams and Little Brother Orion have been matched for over two years. Matches like theirs are supported by your Arizona Charitable Tax Credit eligible donation. Did you know you can give a tax credit donation for 2017? Deadline is extended until April 16, 2018. Learn more or donate at azbigs.org/taxcredit.

• 98 percent improved special adult relationships.

• 94 percent improved scholastic competence.

• 94 percent improved attitudes about risky behaviors.

• 91 percent improved educational expectations.

• 89 percent improved parental trust.

• 82 percent improved social acceptance.

Taylor Hicks Elementary School Principal Kelsey Secor summed it up well, “Students see more academic success in the classroom the more time they spend with their Big.”

Honors and Awards

• A “four-star charity,” as recognized by Charity Navigator, charitynavigator.org.

• Bigs in Blue has now expanded to incorporated to include Bigs in Brown (Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office) and Bigs in Red (our local firefighters) All of these programs are active in our service areas of Yavapai County and Sedona with nearly 65 active Bigs.

• YBBBS received the 2017 Quality Award in Recognition of Agency Excellence, awarded by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is about OUR Kids!

Women of Influence

Two-hundred children are on the outside, looking in and waiting for a Big Sister or Big Brother to help them realize their full potential. The Women of Influence was designed to inspire the collective passion of women in our community to create positive life-changing relationships in the lives of children in need. Prescott City Councilwoman Dr. Billie Orr is the Honorary Chairperson of Women of Influence.

“Women in Prescott and Yavapai County are committed to making our region a place where all children are safe and have the opportunity to build positive relationships and develop to their full potential,” Orr said. “Women of Influence will provide the leadership and resources to make that goal a reality.”

Contact Juliana Goswick at jgoswick@azbigs.org or call 928-778-5135 to learn more.

Think of “Bowl For Kids’ Sake” (BFKS) as a call to action rather than an event.

The annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser is the opportunity to make a difference in our community with just a few hours of your time. Your efforts to raise pledges will help support matches of children to caring volunteers through Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs.

You collect the pledges; we collect the money.

You can bowl with your business, church, school or as a group of family and friends. The 2018 campaign rolls out in March with bowling parties March 17, 18 and 24 and 25.

Join us! Visit azbigs.org or call 928-778-5135 for more info.

How You Can Change the Life of Child

1. Become a Big

2. Become an office volunteer

3. Donate:

• Tax credit

• Gift a planned gift to the YBBS Foundation

• Monthly giving

• Bowl For Kids’ Sake

• Join the YBBBS Foundation

4. Share the Good News!

YBBBS has been in our community for over 47 years and has served 11,000 children.

Want to learn more?

Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest

The YBBBS Foundation administers and grows an endowment that will provide predictable long-term financial support to our programs. Planned giving offers unique opportunities to create a lasting legacy for future generations. Legacy gifts can be in the form of a bequest, a charitable remainder trust, a beneficiary designation or a charitable gift annuity. Contact Paul Border, Foundation Executive Director, at 928-4431787 or call the YBBBS Office at 928-778-5135.

Learn more about our programs at azbigs.org or call the Prescott office at 928-778-5135 or the Verde Valley Office at 928-634-9789.

Bigs in Blue

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy and Big in Brown Scott Reed has been matched with his Little Brother Darion for just about a year. It’s Reed’s second match.

Bigs in Blue is a national program that pairs a police officer with a child in need. The officer visits the child’s school once a week and builds a mentoring relationship with the child while presenting a positive image of a police officer to the other children. Our Bigs in Blue come from law enforcement in Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Prescott, the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, Sedona and Yavapai County.

Special Section: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE STRESSED OUT BRIDE

by Hazel Bowman, Publisher, Prescott Weddings .com

Welcome to one of the most wonderful, strange, fabulous and weird stages of your life – your engagement. To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it can be the best of times, and it can be the worst of times.

You’re ready to start your happily forever after, and yet you still have to make it through this not-yet-spouses limbo period. That means anywhere from six to 12 months or more of planning, preparation, fighting, crying and dealing with family dynamics. Sounds awful? Not if you follow our advice. We say, “Go ahead, enjoy your engagement. We dare you!”

If planning your wedding is consuming your every waking thought, you could jeopardize your relationship, friendships or work. If you’re obsessing over the napkin colors or the filling flavor of your wedding cake, it’s time to slow down, take a deep breath and relax. Here are some ways to help you maintain your perspective.

• Don’t feel you have to take everyone’s advice. Be gracious when someone offers unsolicited advice, but don’t commit. Instead of saying “no” and getting into a heated discussion, just cock your head slightly, raise your eyebrow and say, “Hmm, that’s a thought. It sounds like a good idea. I’ll have to think about it.” Then,

go ahead and do what you were planning to do anyway.

• Surround yourself with positive energy. Call your best girlfriend for an impromptu lunch or night out. Have a rule of “no wedding talk.” On the other hand, should you be having problems with a demanding bridesmaid, steer clear of her for a while.

• Pick your battles. It’s the best way to limit outside stress. Agonizing over every little detail puts you under too much stress.

• Don’t be a superwoman. Take on less as your wedding day approaches. If you can afford it, hire a cleaning service for your home and order take-out meals. Why worry about dust balls when you have place cards to tackle?

• Get plenty of exercise. Aside from other benefits, exercise is one of the best ways to shift a stressed-out mind. Instead of running away, enjoy a brisk jog. Imagine yourself literally sweating out your stress.

• Set aside together time with your fiancé. Have a once-aweek date. He could be starting to feel neglected or that the wedding means more to you than he does. Reassure him that he’s still No. 1 in your life.

• Plan in spurts. Feeling energetic? Get tons of planning tasks and errands done in

one action-packed planning weekend, then take a couple of weeks off.

• Don’t jeopardize your job. Research vendors through their websites when you’re at home, not at work. Have vendors reply to your email inquiries to your personal email. If you call, leave a detailed phone message, and ask that they call you back on your cell or at home.

• Don’t do everything during your lunch hour. Arrange vendor meetings on weekends or after work.

• Don’t investigate every wedding planning option out there. Are you planning to call all those people for appointments or price quotes? Waste of time! Be choosy. Ask two to

five recently married women who their top pros were and call those.

• Take one friend bridesmaid-dress shopping on a series of initial dress-shopping forays. The rest of the crew can come on a final buying trip. This is not to say that you should become a bridal diva – do give them a couple of options in an acceptable range. Everyone will be happier.

• Get ready in relative solitude. Perhaps you’ve imagined a host of helpers when you get dressed. Save the sorority soiree for the dance floor. Very likely, this will be the only quiet time of the day you will have. Pick and choose who you want near you at this critical time.

HISTORIC WEDDINGS AT HOTEL ST. MICHAEL

It’s your big day, so why not have it go down in history as the perfect first day of the rest of your life? Imagine your wedding in the beautiful Hotel St. Michael’s Crystal Ballroom where the Old West melds with graceful Victorian architecture. Tall arched windows, high ornate-metal ceilings and glossy, hardwood floors provide a oneof-a-kind setting for traditional elegant or modern-themed wedding ceremonies and receptions.

The spirit of the Old West still thrives here in the historic Hotel St. Michael located at the center of downtown Prescott. Originally named the Hotel Burke, the building was built in late 1891 by Dennis Burke and Michael Hickey, who sought to bring some elegance to the Wild West. By 1895 the owners had added another story to the building, boasting that it was “fireproof.” In 1900, a fire leveled the entire block of Whiskey Row, including the Hotel Burke. The hotel was rebuilt as it is today and then renamed St. Michael by his partner after Michael Hickey died in 1909.

The Hotel St. Michael now stands proud, as it has for over 100 years, on the corner of famed Whiskey Row and Gurley Street. It is right across from the iconic Prescott Courthouse Plaza, with its beautiful green lawns and tall, shady elm trees, making it a truly unique and romantic setting for wedding ceremonies and photos.

The Crystal Ballroom accommodates up to 225 guests for theater-style seating or 150 for a formal dinner. Ask about our affordable and customizable packages. So, whether you call Prescott home or think of it as a dream destination, please consider the Hotel St. Michael as the perfect place to celebrate your special day!

Every couple wants their wedding to be timeless. In this age, with real hospitably rapidly fading, it remains alive and well at Hotel St. Michael. Our dream is that every wedding becomes as special and wonderful as the love being shared.

For more information, visit stmichaelhotel.com or call weddings and events at 928-776-1999.

MODERN EVENT VENUE SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN SPRING

The Event Spot is an all new meeting place centrally located in the Quad Cities area with great visibility from Highway 69 in Prescott Valley. The facility is a 4,000 square-foot space, which includes a 3,300 square-foot main room and two 250 square-foot breakout rooms.

“I’m thrilled to open this new business for people looking for a modern and convenient meeting spot,” said owner Ken Foote, who also owns FooteWork Auto License & Title Service. We’ll be able to accommodate up to 500 people in a newly-remodeled and beautifully decorated setting.”

The Event Spot is configured to host any type of event, from weddings and parties to meetings, classes and more. A designat-

ed kitchen is also located in the space, so catering can be accommodated. The space also has WIFI and a state-of-the art audio/ visual experience for multimedia. Four 65inch high-definition flat-screen monitors are mounted on the walls and a digital projector is available. Hundreds of free parking spaces create easy access for guests. The Event Spot also has the ability to be portioned off for smaller events.

“We’re thrilled to have The Event Spot right next-door to our business,” said Donna Chamblee, Manager of Prescott Valley Florist. “As a former wedding planner, I know that the right space is so important to any event.”

Guests enter through a welcoming patio,

cross a bridge over a rock-lined river stocked with colorful fish. The patio is equipped with relaxing mood lighting, indoor/outdoor speakers and portable upright propane space heaters with comfortable seating.

A comprehensive interactive website will be live soon, providing an online booking calendar with the ability to reserve and complete your reservation from the convenience of your phone, office or home.

The Event Spot will be a great addition to the Quad-City area, and will fill the need for event space of this size at a cost-effective price. The space is scheduled to open in the spring. Look for the all new The Event Spot in the same building as FooteWork Auto License & Title Service of Prescott Valley.

PRESCOTT VALLEY’S PREMIER EVENT SPACE

WITH A PASSION AND A HEART

by Leah Gosik, Owner, Bella By Leah Cosmetics

Bella By Leah Cosmetics is excited to announce that on Dec. 1, 2017 we launched our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yavapai (BBBS).

Bella By Leah Cosmetics was created with a desire to better our community. We knew we wanted to give back to the community, but how? That was the question. We knew that we wanted to donate 20 percent of all proceeds from Bella by Leah Cosmetics sales to a worthy cause, but we didn’t know which one. It was at a BBBS meeting that it all came together. We finally knew who! We are so honored and privileged to be able to partner with BBBS!

I have a passion and a heart for children. With five daughters and two granddaughters of my own, it only made sense to invest in the children of our community. We all have a need to feel loved, appreciated and valued. If we invest in the children today, we will empower them to be future leaders. Then, they will lead with love because they’ve been shown love.

Any time you purchase a Bella by Leah Cosmetic, 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yavapai. We thank you in advance for your support of our local small business as well as your support for the children in our community. There is no bigger gift than to be able to give to another.

CAPITAL CANYON CLUB PROVIDES SPECIAL SETTINGS FOR LIFELONG MEMORIES

by Michael Longoria,

Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Capital Canyon Club, and Rusan Schulz, Membership Director, Capital Canyon Club

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

Tucked away in the beautiful mountainous environment of the Hassayampa Community, Capital Canyon Club is the perfect setting for your special day. The refresh-

ing lodge-style clubhouse combined with tall pines, fresh air, blue skies and dramatic mountain views sets a scene beyond perfection. Our full-service venue provides exquisite menu offerings, customizable event details and a professional catering staff to attend to the intricate details of your very special day. In short, Capital Canyon Club provides everything you need to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO FIND MAGIC OF FOXBRIAR

by Sandy Moss, Co-owner, Foxbriar

Nestled low on the shoulders of the famed Thumb Butte, bed and breakfast Foxbriar is a house of history.

More than 100 years ago it began as a humble cabin. Added onto in stages, it shows the craftsmanship of a poor, but honest man who dug the rocks for walls with pick and shovel and hand-mixed cement for floors over many seasons. He salvaged beams from old trestles and purchased doors from Sam Hill’s hardware store in downtown Prescott.

Mick Shepard and Sandy Moss purchased the old home in 2014 and began an unusual renovation, wishing it to be an abode “not of this time or of this place,” which would sweep the visitor back in time. Foxbriar’s clocks all stopped ticking long ago – a signal to slow down, to savor life.

All these many decades later, the floors and doors tend to creak and not a single wall or ceiling is square or plumb. Foxbriar includes boards found in alleys, lakebeds, dumpsters and fields. The library floor is laid with 200-year-old barn wood from Wisconsin. Furnishings came from far and wide – a sturdy front door that once opened into a Prescott High School principal’s office and a ceiling clad with original tin embellishments from the Elks Opera House.

Ancient columns in the front room are of pioneer vintage from Southern Utah, flanked by antique Mexican doors from the Alamo district of San Antonio. Two carved coronation chairs in the main salon sailed from Norway to America by tall ship.

Most of the antiques and fixtures that add charm to Foxbriar were from thrift stores, auctions, yard sales or found abandoned on a corner or curb. The 1900 piano was discarded outside for years before Mick rescued it and added it to Foxbriar.

Window trims and doorframes are embellished with old picture frames, random sticks of wood molding and old Victorian furniture parts. Many of

the hinges are mismatched by design or necessity as only one of each could be found. Some of the light fixtures are Old West brothel-style and the living room carpet once graced a Victorian parlor.

Foxbriar’s yard continues the mythic theme with a secret garden, a carriage house and the vinery, an arbor enclosed with a lattice roof and vintage windows from Fort Whipple. A Portuguese skiff hangs upside down below the eaves, and iron corbels from a Wickenburg ranch circa 1820 accent the lintels.

Steeped in history, Foxbriar has been rebuilt from the mist and magic of a past long gone, and welcomes time travelers with an open hearth.

For more information, contact Mick Shepard at 928- 925-9949 or Sandy Moss at 928- 445-0558. The property is located at 2001 W. Thumb Butte Road Prescott, AZ 86305

BRIDAL RESCUE 911

by Hazel Bowman, Publisher, PrescottWeddings .com

Not every bride has six to eight months to plan her wedding. But what if the bride only has four to six weeks to plan her wedding? Is it possible to pull together a beautiful wedding within a matter of mere weeks? Never fear. We have some great suggestions and tips.

Ceremony/reception site. Hotel or banquet rooms will likely already be booked with other events. Consider having your reception at an art gallery or museum. Granite Dells, Goldwater Lake or Lynx Lake are beautiful venues for an outdoor event. See PrescottWeddings.com’s guide to “Where to Get Married” in the Prescott area.

allow you to design your own invitation on the computer and print them. When asking for an RSVP, include your phone number for responses. Don’t send your invitations by email. Not everybody checks their email in a timely manner. If there is not enough time to mail invitations, it is perfectly acceptable to call guests to invite them.

Décor. Choose flowers that are in season. They’re less expensive and they look great in bouquets and corsages. Use a lot of greenery such as ferns or ornamental reed grasses. Greenery is totally underrated when it comes to the beauty it brings to centerpieces – and best yet, it’s very affordable.

Your wedding gown. Call bridal salons and ask if they have any wedding gowns off the rack or mannequin model showpieces. Many do. Also look at the bridesmaid dresses. There are a number of styles that when ordered in white or ivory are perfect to wear as a wedding gown. Invites. People need to know quickly, so they can make their plans. Stationery and office supply stores sell wedding invitation kits. These kits will

Caterer. It might be difficult to find a caterer on such short notice. If that’s the case, take your silver platters and bowls to a deli shop. They can load your trays with tempting appetizers, tasty salads and delectable entrees (ranging from chicken to enchiladas) for your guests’ enjoyment.

The wedding cake. In vogue this season are personalized wedding cakes adorned with colorful sugared candies. Cake tops are the bride and groom’s initials, replacing the standard floral arrangement or wedding bell. Doughnuts and cupcakes are very popular in creating a “wedding cake” look.

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At Capital Canyon Club, the breathtaking natural environment provides several different venues for your wedding reception, banquet, wedding shower or rehearsal dinner. Some venue options include “The View,” which overlooks historic Prescott with views that reach as far as the San Francisco Peaks and “The Courtyard,” which provides the perfect elements for an intimate evening soiree. “The Lawn” is a quaint setting large enough to accommodate a gathering of as many as 150 of your friends and family members celebrating your union. “The Capital Room” is our club’s signature venue, which promotes a rustic-style theme with a native stone, floor-to-ceiling fireplace as the focal point of the room. It comes furnished with a custom-made dance floor.

For the bride who wishes to escape the planning rigors and simply ride off into the sunset, Capital Canyon Club’s dedicated

and professional catering staff provides exquisite service and will attend to each and every detail throughout the day.

Our full service venue provides:

• Capacity of up to 150 people.

• Several cuisine packages.

• Indoor and outdoor reception capabilities.

• Complimentary bridal changing room.

• Discounted golf-wedding packages.

With more than 300 days of sunshine, you won’t find a better venue for your mountain wedding. Plan your special day with confidence by choosing Capital Canyon Club. Our experienced catering staff can assist you with all of your event details and will ensure that your day goes exactly as planned. Say the words that last a lifetime at Capital Canyon Club.

Hassayampa Happenings

STAY, PLAY, SAIL AWAY

by Tori Ward, ROX Travel, Cruise and Resort Specialist

Planning early is especially important if you want your little prince or princess to have breakfast or lunch with Disney princesses.

It’s overcast outside, and the air smells like burning wood from the neighbor’s fireplace. But inside, it’s warm and my home is fragrant, thanks to a batch of “cheater” apple butter, which bubbles away in the crock pot.

It’s hard to believe that I’m thinking about summer vacations when most people are still skiing.

But, the fact is, I have been booking summer and fall vacations for 2018 since last spring when a friend asked about some ideas for spring break. There are a lot of moving parts to a family vacation, and planning early not only helps minimize stress, but also could help you avoid disappointment if your venue is sold out and keep you from overspending when inventory dwindles.

If your family dream vacation is a theme park, cruise or island getaway, consider California. The drive, even with a couple of stops for little pas-

sengers, is only about a half-day. Or, choose a quicker option, with one of the two flights offered on Great Lakes Airlines departing from Prescott to LAX daily. For families living in the Valley there are even more flight options.

Being an Orlando, Florida native, my children’s first flights were on Dumbo the Elephant at Walt Disney World. As children get older, their ride choices become more daring, but the magic of

Disney is ageless. There are dozens of options available for a visit to Disney’s theme parks, including single-day park admissions and park hopper passes, which allow visits over a number of days and accommodations at the park. Planning early is especially important if you want your little prince or princess to have breakfast or lunch with Disney princesses.

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Disney venue that earns best family vacation on the water every year, is a Disney Cruise. Guest sailing on select Disney Cruises of seven days or longer comes with the opportunity to book breakfast with a character. Disney offers a number of cruises from Los Angeles, but if your children are older and want an adventure not just on the high seas, but on the land as well, think about a Disney Alaska Cruise departing from Vancouver. There are dozens of activities for younger passengers as well as adults on a Disney Cruise and lots of food choices. During sea days, younger guests can become part of the magic of Peter Pan by placing themselves smack in the middle of the Jolly Roger, complete with costumes for dress up and a crow’s nest to slide down. The passages through the Alaskan wilderness provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness glaciers calving and whales breaching in the ice fields surrounding the ship.

If your family loves the heat, even in Arizona summers, consider a vacation to the Hawaiian Islands. It’s not just a honeymooners’ paradise. It is an ideal destination for active families who long for water and mountain activities. One of the first vacations I took with my husband was to Kauai. On his birthday we booked a tour that included a kayak paddle down a river, then a hike to a zip line, followed by another hike to a waterfall, where we dove off a cliff into the natural pool below. The following day, we boarded a catamaran to cruise along the Napali coast. Many families were along the journey, although only one 14-yearold joined me to lie on the deck bow plowing through the water as the spray washed over us. Many of the families jumped into the water when we anchored offshore. Heads bobbed up all around us and squealed with excitement at the abundant tropical fish.

If your vacation time allows only a week, and you’ve already visited Disneyland, another great option – a short trip away – is San Diego. Home to Legoland, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, there are so many fami-

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ly-inspired choices.

As a survivor of a Lego foot injury – if you are a parent whose children loved Legos you know what I’m talking about – I still love Legoland. It is an amazing theme park that allows your children to explore their creative side while also being exposed to interactive learning at the Sea Life Aquarium. The park has rides that will thrill all ages, from the Lego Technic Coaster, with its lessons in gravity and acceleration, to the Pirate Reef Adventure with a ship that races down a water flume between vessels, shooting water cannons in your general direction.

After the excitement of Legoland, a day strolling through the San Diego Zoo provides your family an opportunity to see some of the world’s most amazing animals. And when the family is tired of walking, the zoo has tour buses that travel the entire park with information about the exhibits. A Skyfari also allows you a bird’s eye view of the entire park.

If any of these adventures appeal to you and you want to learn more or find out the best options for your budget, give me a call and I’ll be happy to help you make your family vacation a cherished memory. Remember, early planning is the key to having more choices at the best prices.

EXPERT TIPS:

• Visit Disneyland later in the evening, when it’s cooler and families have left for dinner. You may even catch the fireworks display.

• Avoid long lines with the “reserve ride” options.

• Most theme parks will not allow outside food, unless you have a special dietary restriction.

• Renting a condo in Hawaii can save thousands of dollars, and many are located on the water with split-floor plans for privacy.

Victoria “Tori” Ward is a cruise and resort specialist with an interest in traveling and seeing the world since she first began to crawl. For more information on these tips and others, contact Tori at tori@roxtravel.com or 928-254-9968.

After the excitement of Legoland, a day strolling through the San Diego Zoo provides your family an opportunity to see some of the world’s most amazing animals

MOVIES RETURN TO THE ELKS THEATRE

by Steven Kartstein; historical information provided by Parker Anderson

The year was 1905, and the film “The Palace of the Arabian Nights” ushered in the era of the silent movies to the Elks Theatre here in Prescott on Gurley Street. The Elks Theatre became a full-time movie house and vaudeville theatre in 1910. During silent films, a live orchestra played the accompanying music. The vaudeville era ended about 1918, but the movies continued on. It took only about 10 years for the “talkies” to take over, and in 1929 the newest technology – the Western Electric sound system – was installed.

From 1910 to 1982 the Theatre was almost exclusively used to

show movies. In 1982 it was sold. After 72 years the last film to be seen that same year was “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The new owners leased out the Theatre for a variety of functions until the City of Prescott purchased it in 2000.

After an absence of 36 years, movies have returned to the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center. The Theatre’s first showing was in 2017 at Halloween with the fun film “Hocus Pocus” followed by “The Polar Express” in December. Theatre Manager Colette Greenlee said management had been discussing returning movies to the Theatre for a while and “brought movies back to the Elks

to provide more opportunities for the community to enjoy the beautifully restored Elks Theatre and provide other entertainment besides music.”

Proceeds from the film showings will be set aside for a community outreach fund that will allow the Theatre to continue to show more films and support community events.

Greenlee said a variety of films will be shown, starting off with a couple of shows a month and expanding from there. Currently scheduled at the Elks Theatre in February and March are such

great films as “Casablanca,” “Field of Dreams,” “E.T.” and “Gone With the Wind”. The cost to enter the Theatre for films is a cash donation of any amount. Seating is open, and there is no presale of tickets or reserved seating.

For more information please visit the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center website: prescottelkstheater. com, the Elks Facebook page at facebook.com/prescottelksoperahouse. Call or email us at 928-7771370 or info@etpac.org. Do not forget to sign up for our emails to get the latest Theatre happenings.

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And you told us! From its weather to its history, and from its annual Christmas events to its friendly people, this city has captured all of our hearts. Here are some of your answers from our Facebook page. Like us at facebook.com/PrescottLivingMagazine for more chances to enter contests, follow our updates and get published in an upcoming issue.

“Prescott is everybody’s hometown! From the Goldilocks climate to the awesome outdoor adventures and unique Western heritage, Prescott has something for everyone. We’ve been here years since moving here from Flagstaff and can’t imagine living anywhere else!”

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Ashley Smith-Kastner

“Prescott will always feel rural, and everybody is so friendly! And I love that it’s Arizona’s Christmas City.”

– Nora Tavis Muse

“Born, raised, lifer – it will always be my home. There are times I have been told to stop bragging about Prescott. Never will stop! Did I mention that I love my hometown?”

– Brenda Savage

“I love Prescott because it’s such a welcomed change of pace from life here in Tucson, and it’s just a few hours away!”

– Amy Hartman Warren

“I am from India, and just moved here last year. Since then, I have loved the town because the people here are really friendly and care for one another. I’ve been to different places around the world and didn’t feel the same. I’m now planning to stay here for a while.”

– Joshua Vinod Kumar

“I love Prescott because it isn’t Phoenix.”

– Darin Mahoney

PREVENT HARM AND LEARN TO DEFEND YOURSELF

by Scott Shephard, Master Instructor, Fundamental Martial Arts

The best defense, although it seems elementary, is prevention.

Effective prevention practice is simply improving the awareness of your environment by being present. It is not about scouting specifically for danger. Expand your vision, hearing and everything else. The more you absorb good things in your environment, the more you will practice environmental awareness, and the more you’ll be able to prevent potential trouble.

If faced with someone who intends harm, it is possible to survive. The main thing to know is what you are capable of. You may feel fear. Fear is normal and healthy; it releases a critical surge of power. Ever notice your hands shaking? That is fear not being applied. You must accept your situation and take action, and then your fear is channeled.

The average male is simply physically stronger than the average female. If a woman is under attack and fighting for her life, this is no time to play fair. Your mission is to separate from him. You must create this opportunity to escape, which is the physical part of self-defense.

What can you do? You must “B.E.A.T. I.T.”

This stands for “Brain, Eyes And/or Throat, with Intentional Targeting.” In life and death situations, you must affect primary function targets; don’t rely simply on inflicting pain. Take the hardest and most easily accessable tool (weapon) you may have – even your fingers –and focus an attack to one of his weakest (but also important function) areas, such as eyes. Since he is aggressive, you must be vicious and determined, then get out of there. If armed, you may wonder, “What if he

takes my weapon away and uses it on me?”

Be sure you use the weapon, or someone else will. So, if legally justified, use it, because it’s tough to take a gun away while bullets are coming out of it.

PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS

YOUTH EVENTS

11 A.M. SATURDAYS

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingues

Broaden your children’s horizons through our new bilingual storytime/cuentos bilingues for families! Youth librarian Rosemary Medrano brings an EnglishSpanish bilingual flair to songs, activities and story selections./ ¡Amplíe los horizontes de sus hijos a través de nuestro nuevo Bilingual Storytime / Cuentos Bilingues para las familias! La bibliotecaria de jovenes Rosemary Medrano trae un estilo bilingüe inglés-español a canciones, actividades y selecciones de historias.

11 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 3

A Taste of Paris: A Tea Party for Children

Enjoy a taste of Paris with French pastries, tea and a game. For children of all ages. Registration required.

4 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 22

STEAM! Power

Create your own bath and body products! Use science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) to do fun experiments and projects. For children, ages 8-12. Registration required.

11 A.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 24

Shine: A Reader’s Theater Workshop for Kids

Shine like a star while learning about the fun art of reader's theater. Children will practice reading scripts from beloved children's

books and prepare for a performance for families. Registration required.

For youth programs, register online, at the youth desk or call 928-777-1537.

ADULT

EVENTS

PRESCOTT ORIGAMI FANATICS

• 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 –Winged Hearts

• 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 –Flapping Birds and Jumping Frogs

Easy-to-medium level paper-folding for adults and teens, led by an experienced paper-folder. Paper is provided, and registration is required.

ARIZONA HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES

• 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 – Dauntless Courage and Boundless Ambition: The Life of Bucky O'Neill

• 5 p.m. Thursday, March 1 – The Holocaust and Its Memory

2 P.M. SUNDAY, FEB. 11

Waste Not, Want Not! How Prescott Can Recover Food and Serve the Hungry

Learn about food recovery through the film “Just Eat It,” and hear from organizations in the Prescott area working to use edible food that would otherwise end up in a landfill to feed hungry people.

215 E GOODWIN STREET

928.777.1500

PRESCOTTLIBRARY.INFO

2:30 P.M. TUESDAY, FEB. 20

Author Talk: Melinda M. Ponder — Katharine Lee Bates: From Sea to Shining Sea Celebrate the beloved patriotic anthem "America the Beautiful" by hearing biographer Melinda M. Ponder delve into the remarkable life of the woman behind this nationally treasured poem.

TERRITORIAL TALENT

• 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 — Jo Berger Singer/songwriter Jo Berger brings her modern ballad creations to life with guitar and voice.

• 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 — Deidre Mary Rogers Rogers inspires audiences with Irish and Celtic gospel tunes featuring her voice and guitar.

For adult programs, register online, at the “ask a librarian desk” or call 928-777-1526. Programs presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

NEW HOURS: SUNDAY 1PM TO 5PM MONDAY 9AM TO 5PM TUESDAY 9AM TO 8PM

WEDNESDAY 9AM TO 8PM THURSDAY 9AM TO 8PM FRIDAY 9AM TO 5PM SATURDAY 9AM TO 5PM