INSIDE THE MARCH 2025 ISSUE: New Clinic Treats Ailments with Oxygen Therapy p. 3
Leah Gosik’s Boutique Began in a Kiosk p. 8
Fairweather Club Forecasts a Calm Atmosphere p. 4
Golab Nabipour Stitches Together Her Dream in America p. 18
New Casino Planned for Northern Arizona p. 6
Grand Canyon Railway Ditches Diesel for Battery Power p. 22
Crafting Change: Amish Furniture Store Funds Safe Haven for Trafficked Children By Heidi Dahms Foster, QCBN
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hen Greg and Kris Venhaus built their retirement home after moving to Prescott Valley six years ago, their search for the perfect furniture turned into a retirement business and a passion for helping trafficked children. “We were looking for a specific style and size of furniture,” Kris said. “My hairdresser said I should check out the
Amish store. I was a little dumbfounded because I wasn’t familiar with Amish furniture. I thought it was something that maybe my grandmother would have had. When we went to the store, we were shocked that there were so many different styles.” Two years later, after the couple had settled into their home and furnished it with pieces from the Amish Home Décor store, the owners shared with Greg that they were retiring, closing the
store and moving out of the area. “My husband said we should talk to them about buying the store,” Kris said, “and five days [later], in April 2022, we were the new owners.” The Venhauses take pride in selling the solid, attractive and easy-to-care-for furniture that is made in the United States. “As was our experience, Amish furniture is so much more than you may think it is,” Kris said. “Styles include contemporary, rustic, traditional,
farmhouse and more, with many solid woods and stains to choose from. The pieces offered are set apart from mass-produced furniture by old-world craftsmanship and exceptional quality materials. Meticulous attention to detail and precision are foundational to the creation of the furniture, and each handcrafted piece is thoughtfully brought together by a skilled artisan to create a piece that will be enjoyed for decades to come.”
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Sports Medicine Clinic Puts Out the Welcome Mat for Professional Athletes, Weekend Warriors Healthcare professionals are cian Enterprise and president of Yavapai Regional ready to guide patients through Medical Group, said, “This is a giant leap forward in fulfilling our mission by expanding quality recovery and rehabilitation care.”
S Representatives from Arizona Cardinals, Prescott Valley Council, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, Yavapai Regional Medical Group and Dignity Health made the new sports medicine clinic official with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Courtesy photo
March 2025 | Issue 3 Volume 13
By Stan Bindell, QCBN
ports medical care experts, healthcare leaders, Arizona Cardinals, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and Prescott Valley Town Council celebrated a new state-of-the-art Sports Medicine Clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb 21 at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott Valley. Dr. Kyle Chun, orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, said he and his team look forward to guiding patients in the community through the recovery and rehabilitation process. Chun, who is supervising the sports medicine clinic, said he wants people to get back to doing the physical activity they enjoy as soon as possible. “That is my commitment as a leader in health care,” he said, acknowledging that this is fulfilling his dream to run a sports medicine clinic. Dr. Viren Bavishi, president of Arizona Physi-
He thanked the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce for supporting them and the Arizona Cardinals for partnering with them on the sports medicine clinic. He also thanked Dr. Torres, the team and staff for helping the sports medicine clinic become a reality. “This is exciting for Yavapai County. It shows our commitment to quality care and human kindness,” he continued. “Accidents and injuries happen. We have a great team, with Dr. Chun leading the way, to get you back on your feet whether it’s from pickleball or you’re a weekend warrior. This shows true compassion for quality care. This program will meet the needs of the community.” Bavishi added that hikers with injuries would also want to come to the sports medical clinic and noted that it is open to everyone. “We will provide local care for athletes and non-athletes,” he said. Continued on page 38