INSIDE THE MARCH 2024 ISSUE: Tech Expert Creates Videos, Solves Problems p. 3 Northland Business offering an Elevated Camping Experience p. 4
The Garage is Producing Sound Creations p. 14 Diana Gabaldon Discusses Outlander’s Success p. 15
Kelly Hinesley Works in Style at The Rancher’s Wife Salon p. 8
Prescott Bark Secures Room to Run p. 18
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By Stan Bindell, QCBN
rescott Fine Art, located in Pine Ridge Marketplace (formerly Prescott Gateway Mall), offers artwork by a dozen artists as well as art classes for the public. Tamara Holcum, the art gallery owner, operator and artist, is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor. Many remember Ross and his art program, which
aired on PBS for 31 seasons. Holcum is only one of 10 artists in Arizona trained in the Ross methods and the only artist with that training in the Quad Cities. The Ross philosophy is that everyone can paint if they’re willing to get the proper instruction and practice. Holcum was trained at the Ross site in Muncie, Indiana, where the PBS program was filmed. Upon com-
pletion, she was given her certificate in the very room where Bob filmed the show. Holcum’s paintings adorn part of two walls in the gallery, showcasing mountains and waterfalls. One painting is of a lion she took a photograph of when she was in Kenya. She often paints from her photos. She also has a bird painting series. About 95% of her paintings are oil, and she
paints in the window of the gallery, where passersby can experience her creations as they come to life, stroke by stroke. “Some people are intimidated by art, but we want people to feel welcome,” she said. Holcum loves to give visitors a tour of the gallery, telling something about each of the 12 artists who have their work displayed.
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Prescott Valley Celebrating Successes, Imagining the Possibilities Vision 2024 includes protecting water and open space, ensuring a high quality of life, attracting high-wage jobs
Prescott Valley Councilmembers Michael Greer, Kendall Schumacher, Brenda Dickinson, April Hepperle and Lucy Leyva join Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Marnie Uhl and Chamber Board Chair Rodney Jenkins in celebration of the Chamber’s 50th anniversary as Prescott Valley Vice Mayor Lori Hunt addresses more than 400 people in attendance from the podium. Photo courtesy of Blushing Cactus Photography.
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By Heidi Dahms Foster, QCBN
he Town of Prescott Valley unveiled its inaugural State of the Town event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Findlay Toyota Center. Drawing a crowd of more than 400 people, the event reportedly exceeded all expectations. The motivation for the first-ever event, a partnership between the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Town, was a desire to bring business and community leaders together and showcase the positive things taking place in Prescott Valley. “It was also an opportunity to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who are contributing in positive ways to make Prescott Valley an even better community,” said Prescott Valley Town Manager Gilbert Davidson. Chamber CEO Marnie Uhl said the event re-
placed the Chamber’s first Quarterly Breakfast of the year, which annually was an economic development update. This year’s larger event focused on the vibrant PV economy and was open to a regional audience. Davidson said it is common for cities and towns to partner with their chambers for such events because of the business community’s vital importance to any municipality. “It is the businesses that create jobs and provide wages, which enables our residents to live and enjoy the community in which they live.” Town and Chamber staff began planning the 2024 State of the Town nearly a year in advance, and every part was carefully scripted to create an event that would leave attendees with excitement about Prescott Valley’s future. A business expo in the Findlay Toyota Continued on page 31