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INSIDE THE JULY 2021 ISSUE: Worker Shortage Challenges Small Businesses p. 3

Dr. Nancy Talk Show Inspires p. 8

Large Land Project Expected to Benefit Region p. 4

Community Profile: Soledaddy Builds Boards at Grand Canyon p. 12

Prescott Valley Welcomes New Businesses p. 6

Honoring Women Leaders with Prescott Area ATHENA p. 13

Arizona’s Business Landscape Sees Explosive Growth T

By Theresa Bierer, QCBN

he summer of 2021 is leading the record books for businesses relocating to Arizona, including semiconductor manufacturers, electric car makers and many other tech companies. While most relocations and expansions are happening in the Valley, Northern Arizona is also attracting new companies.

CP Technologies in north Prescott is

a good representation of the trend. The defense company, which also builds unmanned aerial vehicles, opened its doors earlier this year after relocating from San Diego.

President and CEO Mike McCormak said California’s high taxation and cost-prohibitive regulations had him looking at other states. After considering Texas, Nevada, Utah and Alabama, Arizona was the clear choice for new company headquarters.

“The reason we chose Arizona was because the state made it a no-brainer with financial support and a lack of bureaucracy,” said McCormak.

Other incentives were supportive local officials, and proximity to an airfield, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College, he said.

“Of all the options, Prescott was best for our business and staff. with its amenities and cost of living,” McCormak added. It was important to him that the

move improved the quality of life for his staff members.

McCormak worked closely with John Heiney, Prescott’s community outreach manager. In the past couple of months, Heiney also has hosted other California companies considering a move to Prescott. “By the time a company is looking at site selection, they have done their research on what their needs are,” he said.

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Job Future Looking Bright at CP Technologies

By Ray Newton, QCBN

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During a ribbon cutting ceremony for the company’s 50,000-square-foot facility, Governor Doug Ducey praised local leaders for bringing CP Technologies to Prescott.

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uring the official ribbon-cutting of the CP Technologies (CP Tech) manufacturing complex, local, national and international leaders predicted a significant increase in high-tech jobs in the immediate Prescott region.

CP Tech personnel greeted industry and business leaders and invited guests at the Wednesday, June 9, event at 2620 Deep Well Road on the north edge of Prescott. The program was planned by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and moderated by long-time Chamber member Sanford Cohen. Several speakers told the crowd about the expected economic impact CP Tech would have on the region and Arizona.

“What we’re seeing here in Prescott and Arizona is

the midst of a manufacturing boom,” said Governor Doug Ducey to the 150 or so guests.

He praised Prescott leaders for their aggressive support in enticing CP Tech to make Prescott its North American headquarters. “We’re grateful for their investment in Prescott and look forward to their continued expansion.”

The governor also welcomed Dr. Uzi Landau, chair of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Rafael) from Haifa, Israel; Moshe Elazar, CP Aeronautics president and CEO; and Mike McCormack, CP Technologies president and CEO, who brought the firm to Prescott from San Diego, where it had operated for 24 years.

Landau told the crowd that CP Tech is owned by Aeronautics Ltd., an international firm that is 50% owned by Rafael and

50% by private investor Avichay Stolero. It was emphasized that CP North America is independently operated in Arizona.

CP North America encompasses a family of brands like CP Technologies, CP Systems and CP Aeronautics. Prescott is now home for all three divisions.

Also speaking was Moshe Elazar, recently appointed president and CEO of CP Aeronautics. He said he and his colleagues feel at home in Prescott and are proud to be part of the local community.

“We want to play a role as an essential economic player in Arizona.”

McCormack told the crowd that locating to Arizona was a “no-brainer.” He said five states had tried to recruit CP Tech to relocate but that Prescott was, without hesitation, the best Continued on page 39

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Small Businesses Struggle with Labor Shortage Lack of workers is the latest blow delivered by COVID-19 as exhausted owners and managers continue to do whatever it takes

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By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

estaurateur Paul Moir may well have summed up how small business owners are feeling: “The labor shortage is the cherry on top of what has been a very difficult year.”

The co-owner of Brix and Proper Meats and Provisions and many other small business owners in the state are reporting a similar challenging timeline throughout the past 15 months. Businesses were closed in March 2020. Some were able to adjust and open through the summer and fall with curbside service and strict social distancing guidelines. Winter’s cold brought people indoors in a limited capacity.

“In December, everything went inside; business slowed dramatically. We made the decision to close Criollo for the winter,” he said about the downtown Flagstaff restaurant.

And then, the holidays hit Moir with another debilitating punch. “Brix had a COVID outbreak.

We closed the restaurant on Christmas Eve because we had no staff. It freaked me out when everybody got sick.”

Pre-COVID, Paul and Laura Moir employed 45 people. During COVID-19, they were down to four who kept the Proper Meats artisanal butcher shop and deli open for grocery take-out.

Battle weary from the fight to have three restaurants staffed, supplied and running at various levels throughout the pandemic, the Moirs did not reopen Brix again until April 15, 2021. At the same time, they made the difficult decision to close Criollo Latin Kitchen permanently, after a decade of operation.

Today, casual fine dining at Brix on San Francisco Street is bustling again five days a week – down from six before the pandemic, because finding workers is a daunting problem. “We’ve been incredibly busy since re-opening Brix.

We’re trying to hire, train and serve on the fly.

I’ve waited stations and worked behind the bar.

We’re doing what we have to do to get it done and slowly but surely bringing people on one or two at a time.”

Moir and other business owners say people are not showing up for job interviews and many do not want to work full-time. “I don’t know if that’s the result of laying low during COVID or attitudes and priorities have changed as people are trying to find that balance in their life. We feel badly when employees say they may only want to work three or four days. We need everyone working full-time to cover all the shifts.”

Meanwhile, Simply Delicious caterer Nancy McCulla is turning business away. With weddings back on the books, she says Sunday events are difficult for her to take on. “You have to give staff a day off, and usually we work really late on Saturdays. I work seven days a week and every single restaurant owner that I know is doing the work of three people.”

McCulla has turned to online hiring services for help, such as Indeed and Monster. “I scheduled two interviews last Monday. Neither one of them showed up. It’s very strange.”

“The workforce shortage has been a challenge for everyone,” said Prescott Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sheri Heiney. “I hear the same concerns from my colleagues around the state.”

Margo Christensen, vice president of marketing and public relations for Ponderosa Hotel Management Services, which owns and manages five hotels in Arizona, including SpringHill Suites

by Marriott Prescott and Residence Inn by Marriott Prescott, agrees. “We are having a very hard time finding people.”

Alondra Flores, general manager of Ponderosa’s Prescott properties, has been with the company for nine years. She says she’s never seen anything like today’s workforce situation. “This is really, really strange to me. The hotels used to receive 20 to 30 applications a week without advertising for applicants. I do know that I’ve never had that experience before where I don’t even get replies to my ads and if I do and we set up a Continued on page 39

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Big Land Sale, Big Plans Large land purchase in Williams expected to bring opportunities to region

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By Betsey Bruner, QCBN

t is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

One of the largest privately-owned parcels of land in Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and is scheduled to close this year.

The sale, and the proposed ambitious, multi-use development of the 500-acre parcel of land, is big news for the Old West town of Williams, 30 minutes west of Flagstaff.

The prime parcel is located downtown at Interstate 40 and Grand Canyon Blvd., and offers views of Bill Williams Mountain, the 35-acre Gonzales Lake and stands of pine trees.

The land is owned by Phoenix entrepreneur Max Biegert and is listed for $20 million. The sale is nearing the completion of a two-year marketing campaign, represented by principals Brent Moser and Mike Sutton of Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services.

“Max is the man who resurrected the railroad in the late 1980s,” Moser explained. “He spent around $85,000,000 of his own cash on the railroad, en-

gines, personnel and infrastructure. He subsequently built the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Max had a vision to build Williams into a national tourism destination.”

Biegert is continuing his vision for Williams with this sale to developers, who envision a new mini-masterplanned community of custom homes and other housing options.

Negotiations are also underway with an undisclosed theme park entertainment design company to develop 85 acres of the land into a possible Western-themed story park, as well as other hospitality uses.

Williams is already a tourism destination, as evidenced by Bearizona, the drive-thru wildlife park that enticed 500,000 visitors in 2020 alone.

“This new development will bring much-needed housing and diversity to our strong tourism offerings in Northern Arizona,” said Gail Jackson, CEO of Flagstaff-based ECoNA (Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona).

“The property is unique because of its size and scope in a very high barrier-to-entry market,” Moser said, primarily because the federal government

owns “at least 90% of the land adjacent to I-40 in Coconino County.”

In fact, beginning in the 1800s, a large amount of land in Arizona has been owned by the federal government, with statistics showing that ownership hovering around 42%, primarily held for conservation and development of natural resources, grazing and recreation.

“A project of five to 10 acres would typically be considered large in Williams, to give you an idea of how big a 500-acre project would be for the area,” Moser said. “The project will consist of entertainment, hospitality and housing options across all price ranges.”

About 90 acres of the total parcel will be designated as Low Density Residential (LDR) and used for private custom lots that will be elevated about 100 feet over the lake and available for purchase by the general public.

A project of this magnitude, with such substantial acreage, has never been master planned for mixed-use development in Williams, Moser noted.

“Excited does not do justice for our feelings on this project,” he said. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved with a project that is not only crucial for Williams and Coconino County but the entire state of Arizona. To keep the vast amounts of

This aerial image shows the location of the proposed multi-use development and theme park. Courtesy photo

is their spokesman for now.

“The team consists of a consortium, including businessmen from Wichita, Kansas and an Arizona-based investor/ developer who has been active in Coconino County for close to 30 years.

The LLC purchasing the property is named Kansas Development.”

The long-term goal of this project would be to help solidify and grow the

tourism dollars in our state and in the area is critical, in my opinion.”

The Western-themed story park is a “game changer for Arizona,” Moser said, and will help keep more Arizona dollars in the state, instead of losing them to other states for their themed attractions.

Details about the buyers and developers of the large parcel are not available at present, Moser said, and he

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New Businesses Open in Prescott Valley From tires to Cajun shrimp, the town is seeing an influx of activity

By Ray Newton, QCBN

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ore than a dozen new businesses have opened doors in Prescott Valley (PV) during the past six months, prompting community and business leaders to feel increasingly confident the economy is rebounding after more than a year of downturn because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re excited to see a wide variety of new business openings in recent weeks. But we’re also gratified to see other smaller businesses starting in Prescott Valley – perhaps without the fanfare of corporate sponsorship but nevertheless with significant economic impact for the region,” said Marnie Uhl, CEO and president of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The new businesses mean more employment, more tax revenue and more local and visitor activity within the town, she said. “Everyone benefits when we have positive business growth, regardless of it being a national or regional chain or

a local mom-and-pop operation.”

One of the newest national chains to start is Discount Tire, located at the intersection of Highway 69 and Glassford Hill Road.

Store Manager Jacob Dehart, who came to PV three months ago from Bullhead City, said Discount Tire is the “largest independent tire distributor in the United States.” He said the 5,100-square-foot building, constructed

by Fann Construction, is fully equipped to provide full service to customers who need assistance with tire repair and purchasing.

Dehart, who has 19 years of service with Discount, said approximately 20 people would be employed, a figure that is likely to grow. “We’ve only four Discount Tire properties in the greater area – one in Prescott and two in Flagstaff. The newest one in PV is central to all of the Quad Cities area and will provide the same kinds of services all others do: free tire checks and inspections and the like.”

Another major business that opened doors just weeks ago is Alliance Home Improvement Center (AHIC). Located on Glassford Hill Road, the AHIC website says, “The new store will offer everything you need for construction projects, home im-

provement, or simple repairs around the house or in your business. We will have rental equipment, lumber, cranes, construction supplies, on-site construction delivery, specialty bolts and hardware, and many other offerings.”

AIHC also offers small engine repair service and can serve as an Amazon pick-up location. The company is linked to Alliance Lumber, a Glendale-based firm that is one of Arizona’s largest lumber distributors.

Another national chain, Popeyes’s Louisiana Kitchen, is opening its first restaurant in the Quad Cities area on Highway 69 on the west edge of town.

Set to open June 30, the 3,250-squarefoot restaurant is known for its Cajun and creole flavors in a variety of chicken and shrimp dishes.

The restaurant was named after Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, a detective in the Academy Award-winning 1971 movie “The French Connection,” set in New Orleans. Founded 47 years ago, Popeye’s eateries are now in 2,700 locations across the United States and in foreign countries. Other new businesses include: Free Core Pilates, Mobility Plus, Jerome Prazak State Farm Agency, Makayla Chadwick State Farm Agency, Icon Solar, Boba Bliss, Optima Medical, Precision PCF, Squealing Hog BBQ, W

One of the newest chain businesses to open in Prescott Valley is Discount Tire, at Highway 69 and Glassford Hill. Paul Heywood of Fann Construction and Jacob Dehart, store manager, discuss final touches needed before the store opened. Photo by Ray Newton

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Owner-operator Sal Anselmo of the Grumpy Sicilian Italian restaurant in Prescott announced he wants to open a second Grumpy Sicilian in Prescott Valley. Its proposed location is next to the Fry’s Food and Drug store on Glassford Hill Road.

Heidi Dahms Foster, communications relations coordinator for the Town of Prescott Valley, said town officials applaud the business leaders. She says Town of Prescott Valley personnel are working diligently with individuals and organizations in the community to process required applications and permits in an expeditious manner. QCBN

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Dr. Nancy Knows How to Heal, Inspire, Motivate New talk show features entrepreneurs, inventors, business owners

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By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

ix stories up, with a birds-eye view of Valley landmarks like Old Town Scottsdale, Papago Park and the Four Peaks on the eastern skyline, Dr. Nancy Gaines-Dillard, DNP, celebrates the launch of her latest endeavor with Arizona Hall of Fame Broadcaster Dave Pratt, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Kicker Nick Lowery and a studio full of celebrities, innovators, entrepreneurs and patients.

Looking and moving more like a high-fashion model than a medical doctor, Dr. Nancy, as she is affectionately known, has joined Pratt, CEO and founder of Star Worldwide Networks, to deliver the Dr. Nancy Knows talk show, a television program that broadcasts inspiration, motivation and hope. “I want to bring awareness to viewers and share what people are doing to improve their community,” she said.

It is here that Bukola Somide has come to discuss her latest invention.

Somide is a computer scientist dressed in a tutu and carrying a beautiful, smart doll she invented, named Somi.

Somide explains her “incessant desire to give back to the community” and her observation that women and women of color are vastly underrepresented in her field. She started a scholarship to help young women, but then realized she would have to reach girls long before they get to college.

“I needed to work backwards to bring awareness of computer science and the benefits of it to the younger generation – the high schoolers, middle schoolers and elementary schoolers – if I’m to increase the number of young black girls who will be thriving in this field,” she told Dr. Nancy.

The entertaining and educational Somi doll teaches computer science concepts through her voice box. Somide also created “Somi the Computer Scientist: Princess can Code” storybook. “I want young girls who love princess stuff to know it’s ok to like

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being a princess, but it’s also ok if you want to pursue computer science.”

RAISED TO REACH

Dr. Nancy didn’t have a Somi doll growing up in Pennsylvania, but she did have parents who encouraged her and her four brothers to reach for the stars. She also credits her mother, “aunties” and other strong women role models for showing her that anything is possible.

Thus, Dr. Nancy has four degrees and an Ivy League education. The first two years of her undergraduate program were in communications and public relations. However, stage fright sent her in another direction to study science and medicine. Now, after 25 years of emergency medicine and trauma care, two offices in Scottsdale and a practice that spans 15 states through telemedicine, she has shed any semblance of on-camera jitters.

Dr. Nancy is as comfortable in her designer dresses on set as she is in her scrubs in the emergency room.

“The more you step outside of your comfort zone, you discover gifts that you never knew you were blessed with,” she said.

Pratt agrees. “Media comes so naturally to her. She’s smooth on camera, she has that great television look and the big smile, and a genuine interest in others.”

Gaines-Dillard left the East Coast for Arizona in 2017. “It was a divine

Long-time Valley personality Dave Pratt, talk show host Dr. Nancy Gaines-Dillard and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Kicker Nick Lowery gather in Scottsdale to launch the Dr. Nancy Knows television program. At the event, Pratt was honored for his success with his Star Worldwide Networks. Photo by Bonnie Stevens

thing. I felt I had saturated the area and that there was something else I needed to do. I didn’t know exactly what it was – it was like looking through a lens that wasn’t clear. I packed up and left.”

TAPPED FOR GREATNESS

She transferred from one Level 1 trauma center back East to one in the Valley, Dignity Health. “I got a tap on my shoulder,” she explained to Pratt.

“The voice said, ‘Listen, my dear child, I did not move you 3,000 miles away to be comfortable and do the same thing. You need to do more.’”

Feeling an intense need to push herself, she opened Dr. Nancy’s Integrative Medicine, where she offers customized holistic care to treat the mind, body and spirit. She incorporates alternative plant-based products for health, wellness, focus and fitness, which she has developed and sold under the brand NG CARES. “There are multiple ways to heal someone outside of writing a prescription for a man-made substance,” she explained. “We all should have choices in our medical care to be our best and live our best health now. We’re going to sit down and we are going to devise

a treatment protocol plan. I want to know how your family is, what work is like, how’s your stress, what do you need help with to overcome what you’ve been battling for a while. The patient is the active ingredient. Without that active participation, the recipe does not develop.”

Recently, she worked with a schoolteacher, who was struggling with obesity. “She loved fried chicken. She didn’t really come to me for health, but for weight loss and body contouring,” said Gaines-Dillard. “She had eight sessions with the Pro-Fit Laser and was getting very good results. In four weeks, she lost six inches. We gifted her more sessions until she reached her goal of losing 14 inches. In about 12 weeks, she lost 60 pounds. When she went back to school, they didn’t recognize her.

She was able to be coached and make healthy life modifications. She gave up Coca-Cola and fried chicken. Sometimes, it’s the small things that can make a big difference.”

HABITS OF EXCELLENCE

A typical day for Dr. Nancy starts before her feet touch the ground. “I thank my Lord and Savior for being able to see another day and I’m super

excited to be used as a positive force. I thank God for my profession, my love for others and that I get an opportunity to talk to people on their most intimate, vulnerable level. What a privilege it is to be present and listen.

I love advocating for others and I take that very seriously.”

She’s also an athlete, formerly a high school gymnast, track and basketball star. “I run to get mental clarity.”

And, she serves as her own motivational coach and leaves notes for herself like, “You are beautiful. You are enough. Your journey is yours and nobody else’s. Dream until your dreams come true.”

“We have to be our own cheerleaders,” she said. “If you cannot empower yourself and lift yourself up and be confident and secure in who you are, there aren’t a whole lot of people who will do that for you. You have to align yourself with like-minded individuals in all aspects of your life and you’ll never feel lonely and you’ll know people are pouring into you as much as you are pouring into them.”

GIVING BACK

Dr. Nancy founded Family Matters Healthcare Foundation to provide holistic health care to families in need within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Her practice was the first to provide COVID-19 antibody tests to veterans.

In May, she began recording the Dr. Nancy Knows television talk show, following a successful radio program airing since October. “I get so much joy about the things people are doing and how they are impacting others.

To be able to use my voice to create awareness and share healing and inspirational information is my way of helping others.”

A new edition of Dr. Nancy Knows drops every Saturday at 9 a.m., and can be found at https://drnancyknows. com/ or https://drnancyknows.com/follow/ and also at https://starworldwidenetworks.com.

For more information about Dr. Nancy’s Integrative Medicine and NG CARES, visit https://drnancysintegrativemedicine.com. QCBN

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A Return to Tradition

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s Babbitt Ranches honors 135 years of operations in Northern Arizona, the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale is scheduled to be live and in-person again at Spider Web Camp, about 30 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89, on Saturday, July 10. Arizona’s largest privately owned working cattle ranch was unable to host the popular tradition last year because of the pandemic.

Clay Rodgers, 40, who became ranch manager in March, says the Colt Sale is especially meaningful to him because he was born and raised on Babbitt Ranches at Wupatki Camp. He says he has been hearing from ranchers and equestrians from Arizona and outside of the state who are also excited about the event and the colts, all registered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

“We’ve been talking to a group of guys from Mexico who want to start a horse brand,” said Rodgers, which he notes is not uncommon.

Babbitt horses have a worldwide reputation for being solid all-around ranch horses with “cow sense” that can work long days and maneuver across rough, rocky terrain. Rodgers

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says they have speed, looks, ability and a good disposition. “The majority of the horses are used for rodeos and ranching,” he said. “A lot of people like that Driftwood breeding.”

Driftwood, nicknamed “Speedy,” is a household name among seasoned cowboys. He was a legendary rodeo champion born near Silverton, Texas, in 1932, and inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2006. Babbitt Ranches has developed its successful American Quarter Horse breeding program largely from descendants of the Driftwood lineage.

Twenty-three colts and fillies, which can sell for more than $8,000, are expected to be at the auction.

Longtime Colt Sale auctioneer Ron Berndt will be overseeing the spirited bidding, which he has done for 20 years.

Babbitt Ranches President and General Manager Billy Cordasco is preparing for more than 400 visitors.

“This is always a wonderful gathering with our extended Babbitt Ranches community,” he said. “For Babbitt, it’s not about buying and selling horses, but about being grateful for the opportunity to be together and seeing the efforts that have been made through the years reflected in these extraordinary animals.”

Driftwood fans, cowboys and equestrians plan for the time-honored Annual Hashknife Colt Sale, held at Babbitt Ranches’ Spider Web Camp for more than two decades. Photo by Bonnie Stevens

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Sedona Film Festival Inspires, Entertains, Touches Lives, Attracts Thousands

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ALS into a weapon with humor and joy to overcome the disease to make a better world for his son.” he entertainment industry “Any musician, any writer, any brings us beauty, makes us filmmaker is ultimately making think and laugh, and touches our hearts. The 27th Sedona Interna- something to help people feel, to go through an experience,” said Siegel tional Film Festival, June 12-20, did as he discussed “Grace and Grit,” his just that with more than 180 films, film about Treya Killam Wilber who from documentaries to feature films was dying from cancer, and the inand animated shorts, and special tense and committed love she and her celebrity appearances and perforhusband, author Ken Wilber, shared mances. through the disease. Siegel said he Some movies were streamed to wanted to express the “urgency to ticket holders and others were featured before a live, socially-distanced love” that he found underscored in the original book, “Grace and Grit,” audience, like “Perfumes,” which brought a collective sigh of relaxation by Ken Wilber.

Spiritual leader and 2020 presidenwith scenes from France’s picturtial candidate Marianne Williamson esque countryside. shared the stage with Siegel to bring Directors like Nicholas Bruckman attention to the disease of cancer, with “Not Going Quietly,” and Sewhich she says kills 600,000 Ameribastian Siegel with “Grace and Grit” shared heartbreaking and inspiration- cans a year. “I have worked a lot with al stories about people who make the people who have been diagnosed with life-challenging illnesses and one of most of living while facing debilitating and life-threatening illnesses such the things I’ve seen repeatedly is that in the first five minutes, you just drop as ALS and cancer. so many layers of seemingly mean“When I sat down with Ady,” said Bruckman about attorney and activist ingless preoccupations and things get very real and very exquisitely noble Ady Barkan, the central figure of the and intelligent very quickly.” documentary, “he had his shirt off, Legendary costume designer Bob he just had no sense of pity and was the funniest guy I ever met. He has an Mackie flew in to take the audience on an elaborate sequined and amazing attitude and has turned his

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feathered stroll through the decades with his designs for Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Carol Burnett Show, Cher, Elton John, P!nk and many many others in between. In a question and answer session with the audience, he left this style tip: “Just be yourself!”

American classical violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performed at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (SPAC) with the actual mysterious, unique and historic 1720 Stradivarius violin nicknamed the “Red Mendelssohn,” which was the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film “The Red Violin,” also shown during the festival.

“To me, it’s something that I’m incredibly fortunate to have and I feel a responsibility to do something Legendary costume designer to the stars, Bob Mackie, received a Lifetime important with it to the best of my Achievement Award from the Sedona International Film Festival, presented by Artistic Director Patrick Schweiss on stage at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. ability,” she said.

Courtesy photo The one-of-a-kind instrument, valued between $15 million and $25 million, will one day be sold with her $4 million in revenue for Sedona and that donate hundreds of room nights and restaurateurs who host recepestate, with proceeds benefiting chari- local businesses and attracts 12,000 tions. QCBN ties as the instrument’s centuries-old attendees, more than half of whom are from out of town, says Sedona journey lives on. “It will pass from International Film Festival Artistic my hands to future generations.”

Director Patrick Schweiss. Northern The event, usually held in late Arizona businesses and organizations February, ran from June 12-20, as make the event possible through it was postponed because of the pandemic. It typically generates about sponsorships, including local hotels

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Enjoying the Ride

Soledaddy Longboards owner handcrafts his unique skateboards at the Grand Canyon

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hinking about surfing in Northern Arizona may sound a bit unusual, but according to outdoor recreationist Nicolas Sutherland, riding his Soledaddy Longboard here “is the closest you can get to riding the ocean waves.”

“I heard about Soledaddy Longboards at Aspen Sports,” said Sutherland. “The board is handmade, beautiful and rides like a dream, and I love the retro look, so I knew I had to give them a try. It’s so much fun carving down hills with its flexible deck and extra-long shape. I’ll probably buy another one soon.”

Crafted in his garage at the South Rim Grand Canyon Village, Soledaddy Longboards owner Scott Rommel, who works for Grand Canyon National Park in water utilities, has sold more than 50 boards since last August. His tagline is “Everybody wants one.”

“Aspen Sports has been invaluable to my business,” said Rommel. “The response from customers has been incredible. Last August, they sold out

in a couple weeks. I had to resupply the store to keep up with the demand.”

“The Soledaddy Longboards are selling extremely well,” said Aspen Sports Skateboarding Manager Jorge Doniz, who has been skating for more than 15 years. “People like them because of their unique Southwest features and amazing ride. It’s hard to get a flex on a board but with Soledaddys, you can go high speeds and maintain control.

It helps the rider enjoy the board more.

I just bought a new board and I’m real excited about it.”

Born and raised in San Diego, Rommel moved to the Grand Canyon 17 years ago. His dad was a surfer and carpenter and built Rommel a skateboard when he was 7 years old. “In the 1990s, I started constructing skateboards and sold them in a couple shops in San Diego as well as the swap meet for a few years. I believe I am the first skateboard designer to build skateboards with a what I call a ‘double swallowtail.’”

Rommel says his inspiration for the look and style of his boards come from

Scott Rommel builds his longboards in his backyard and sells them in downtown Flagstaff.

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his love for old cars. “I love classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s – it’s such a great American art form. The detail and quality they show through their work is inspiring. Classic car designs have subliminally seeped into my designs.”

The initial restart of Soledaddy Longboards began last year when Rommel went back home to San Diego to

visit his parents. “I found a couple old planks in the garage and my son saw them and said I should start making them again. So, I picked up a hobby from 25 years ago,” said Rommel.

Using birch laminate that he purchases from Spellman Hardwoods in Flagstaff, the Soledaddy Longboards are a half-inch thick and up to 60 inches long, inlaid with alder

hardwood. “Birch laminate has more flex and gives great suspension, like a luxury car,” explained Rommel. A recent longboard features Monument Valley-themed artwork.

Owner of The Pizza Guy, Mike Williams, who collects skateboards, has a Soledaddy original that Rommel made for him. “It is a really cool board with Continued on page 36

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Nominations Being Accepted for Prescott ATHENA QCBN and Prescott Woman Magazine team up to honor extraordinary women

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he late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was beyond bright, fiercely determined and a tireless champion in the battle for women’s rights. She also was a recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award, which honors exceptional individuals who have achieved professional excellence, contributed time and energy to improve the quality of life for others and helped individuals – particularly women – realize their full leadership potential.

Bringing the spirit of the ATHENA program here, Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine will be shining the spotlight on exceptional women who work, serve and inspire others during the 2nd Annual Prescott Area ATHENA Award celebration, 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19, at Goods from the Garden.

“The Prescott Area ATHENA High Tea will be an afternoon of camaraderie, inspiration and networking,” said Prescott Woman owner/publisher Breeanya Hinkel. “The response

from the community has truly been an outpouring of excitement and support.”

Last September, in a small outdoor event, QCBN and Prescott Woman announced Diane DeLong as the first Prescott ATHENA. “Since receiving the ATHENA award, I have learned even more about the connection it provides to women throughout the world through their achievements in business, community service and the professional advancement of women,” said DeLong, the senior program manager for North Star Youth Partnership. “It is proof that we can, and must, all do something to inspire other women to reach their full potential.”

“Business leadership is about hard work, perseverance and dedication, but it is also about celebrating important moments and acknowledging extraordinary efforts,” said QCBN owner/publisher Troy Bix. “All of us owe a great deal of gratitude to women who have pushed through barriers with strength and grace, assisted and encouraged others along

QCBN writer Theresa Bierer and Prescott Woman Magazine publisher Breeanya Hinkel surprised Diane DeLong, naming her Prescott’s first ATHENA Award recipient. Courtesy photo

the way and demonstrated what it means to be a leader. We are thrilled to have this opportunity to honor and highlight these amazing women and their great accomplishments in our community.”

Early sponsors of the Prescott Area ATHENA Award include Dignity Health,Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and Northern AZsocial.

Nominations are being accepted

now through Aug. 1. Tickets for the Prescott Area ATHENA High Tea are $60 per person and $400 for a table of eight. For more information, visit prescottathena.com. QCBN

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Splashing through the Heatwave

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undreds of kids and their parents found relief from Prescott’s recent record-breaking temperatures by playing on the newly constructed splash pad at West Granite Creek Park, complete with a bucket drop from the top of a water tower and geysers that shoot up and drench all those within reach.

Finishing touches were put on the railroad-themed playground and nearby restrooms just days before it opened May 28. Located near the Hilton Garden Inn hotel, the park is already popular with residents and visitors in downtown Prescott.

Splash pad hours are from dawn to dusk through Labor Day. QCBN

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City Attorney Announces Resignation

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ity of Prescott Attorney Jon Paladini has informed Prescott City Council members that he will resign from his position, effective July 31, 2021, to take a position with the Pierce Coleman law firm, which has offices in Mesa and Scottsdale.

Paladini has been the City Attorney for Prescott since January 2013, joining shortly after returning from his second combat deployment to Afghanistan. In addition to serving the city, he served an additional Army National Guard combat deployment during his Prescott tenure.

“This year marks my 25th year in municipal government law,” said Paladini. “I am eternally grateful to the City of Prescott for allowing me to work two jobs I love: Practicing municipal law in our community and serving this great nation. It is a credit to this city, the mayor and the City Council that they support military veterans and military reservists to the fullest.”

During Paladini’s tenure, the City of Prescott dealt with several significant issues, including the Granite Mountain Hotshots tragedy, sober living group homes in the city and the COVID-19 pandemic. Paladini was also part of important transactions, including the Hilton Garden Inn development, the purchase of the National Bank Building for a

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new Prescott City Hall and, most recently, the Arizona Eco Development annexation and development agreement.

“We sincerely appreciate Jon’s remarkable service to the City of Prescott and to our nation,” said Mayor Greg Mengarelli. “We wish him well in his new endeavor.” QCBN

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s Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli was dedicating the new Prescott Regional Airport terminal, a single engine plane flew over. “That’s the sound of money coming to Prescott,” he said. Mengarelli and other local, state and federal officials dedicated the $15 million, 18,000-square-foot terminal on Friday, June 18 in front of a large crowd. QCBN

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Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound Takes Major Leap Forward

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emember when television migrated from analog to digital in 2009 and a few years later, made the leap to high-definition television? With each generation, the images were crisper, the colors more vibrant, the monitors sleeker.

The world of diagnostic ultrasound is having a similar moment, thanks to high-definition imaging technology like the Hologic SuperSonic MACH 30 Breast Ultrasound. This is good news for patients of the Breast Care Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Prescott Medical Imaging (PMI), where the technology was recently introduced.

“It’s very stressful to be called back for additional testing after a screening mammography,” said YRMC Imaging Operations Manager at Dignity Health Kathi Hoffer. “But the availability of this state-of-the-art diagnostic technology – and our excellent imaging team – reassures our patients that we will get the most accurate results.”

Some physicians are also recommending the Hologic breast ultrasound to screen patients who are at high risk for breast cancer.

MORE DETAILS, LESS TIME

Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body. How is the Hologic breast ultrasound different? First, it was designed specifically for breast tissue. It takes this a step further with an option to “customize” the exam according to the patient’s breast tissue.

“If the woman has fatty breast tissue, dense breast tissue or cysts, for example, the Hologic breast ultrasound has specific modes for each of those,” explained Hoffer. “This allows the ultrasound technologist to gather images with exceptional clarity and detail for the radiologist to interpret.”

The Hologic breast ultrasound images are also enhanced by a specially designed transducer, the handheld device

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used by the ultrasound technologist. Traditional ultrasound transducers pick up soundwaves from a single direction. The Hologic’s transducer records soundwaves from multiple angles.

Ultrasound technologists and patients both benefit from the Hologic’s new touchpad. The device is user-friendly and reduces the amount of time the exam takes.

A CONSISTENT IMAGE

Ensuring the availability of the Hologic breast ultrasound at both the Breast Care Center and PMI is part of YRMC’s commitment to imaging continuity.

“It’s important that women undergo their annual breast screenings and any related breast studies at the same center,” Hoffer said. “If you’re using different equipment, it’s difficult to tell if changes in the breast tissue are related to the machine or the mass that’s being studied.”

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The Hologic breast ultrasound technology is possible thanks to a generous donation from the Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation.

“The YRMC Foundation is honored to make this state-of-the-art diagnostic tool available to patients of the Breast Care Center and Prescott Medical Imaging,” said YRMC Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Dave Barrett. “This gift demonstrates how important YRMC Foundation donors are to expanding and improving healthcare throughout our community.” QCBN For more information about Hologic breast ultrasound and other breast imaging services, speak to your physician. You may also contact the Breast Care Center at Dignity Health, YRMC or Prescott Medical Imaging at 928-771-7577.

Bridget O’Gara is a writer, communications strategist and project manager who specializes in health care. She works with mission-driven healthcare organizations, including hospitals, other healthcare providers and advocacy organizations.

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Life’s ‘Best Used By’ Date is Now

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umans are creative and resourceful, but sometimes it takes a transformative event to get us motivated.

In the new movie “Grace and Grit,” featured at the Sedona International Film Festival, filmmaker Sebastian Siegel and spirituality guru and former U.S. presidential candidate Marianne Williamson visited Sedona to discuss how deeply focused people can become when death is staring them down.

The movie is an adaptation from Ken Wilber’s book with the same name. His wife, Treya Killam Wilber, was diagnosed with cancer 10 days after they were married. Their honeymoon was spent in the hospital.

Sebastian said he wanted to capture the “urgency to love” that spoke to him so loudly in the book. “We all have to confront our mortality at some juncture or other. And I think any great love story, whether it’s Titanic or Grace and Grit or Love Story or Romeo and Juliet, the confrontation of that mortality and the recognition that we only have an instant left sometimes gives us the courage to appreciate life more deeply.”

Marianne has worked with many people who have been diagnosed with life-challenging illnesses. “One of the things I’ve seen repeatedly is that in the first five minutes, you just drop so many layers of seemingly meaningless preoccupations and things get very real and very exquisitely noble and intelligent very quickly. One of the things I thought about Ken and Treya, on one hand, the tragedy of the story is that she died; on the other hand, the profound love of the story was brought to the fore because she was dying.”

Mena Suvari plays Treya in the film, but Sebastian chose to let the audience hear Treya in her own words. “Because I can no longer ignore death,” she said, “I pay more attention to life.”

Sebastian wants audiences to “experience” the story of a passionate, romantic, selfless, courageous and transcendent love. He recognizes this “as a reference point for what’s possible in love, for what’s possible for us, how we can transform and become more for each other and through each other.”

In “A Course in Miracles,”

Marianne Williamson discusses love and fear. In stressful times, it’s so easy to go the way of fear, but that’s exactly when Marianne suggests we escort fear right out the door. “As we change our thoughts, we can change our world. In the realm of thought, there are two main categories: thoughts of love and thoughts of fear. Every single moment, we choose between the two. If I think with love, then I am more likely to behave lovingly and to attract love from others,” she writes.

What Marianne has been telling us for years and what Sebastian demonstrates in the movie is that we have great capacity to be more present and give of ourselves more completely to things that matter.

COVID-19 has shown us this as well. Life is precious, time is precious.

If we live aware of the beautiful gift of time and life, which comes with an expiration date, we may find its “best used by” date is now. QCBN Bonnie Stevens is a public relations consultant. She can be reached at bonnie.stevens@ gmail.com.

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Understanding the Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Arizona

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By Hedda Fay

ost people in the United States are not aware that Arizona has the distinguished honor of being higher than the national average for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases. These bacterial infections are easily spread and can have no symptoms, which makes them that much easier to spread unknowingly.

In 2020, there were 36,983 reported cases of chlamydia, 16,180 reported cases of gonorrhea and 2,671 reported cases of syphilis in the state. Reported is the key word, because often STDs are asymptomatic. People right now are walking around with one of these STDs and do not even realize they have it.

having the highest incidents. People between the ages of 15-24 are more likely to contract these bacteria. In women, untreated chlamydia can lead to tubal factor infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain and cervicitis. In men, it can result in proctitis. Chlamydia is the most common of the bacterial STDs. It is contracted through sexual contact with the penis, vagina, mouth or anus of an infected partner. Ejaculation does not have to occur for it to be transmitted.

GONORRHEA

Gonorrhea is also very common, and the rate of gonorrhea in Arizona has also surpassed the rate in the U.S. In addition, men now have higher rates of gonorrhea than women. African American and American Indians in CHLAMYDIA Arizona have higher rates of gonorrhea Unfortunately, Arizona continues to than their neighbors. The highest rates have higher rates of chlamydia than of this infection are found the northeast the rest of the U.S. Consistently, there and southwest corners of the state. It are more cases in women than men.

African American and American Indian is transmitted through sexual contact with the penis, mouth, vagina or anus of populations have consistently higher an infected partner. Most women with rates of chlamydia than their Hispanic, Anglo and Asian neighbors. In Arizona, gonorrhea have no symptoms or the symptoms are so mild that gonorrhea is the highest rates are in the Northeast corner of the state, with Apache County mistaken for a UTI or bladder infection.

In women, if this infection is untreated, it can spread to the fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease and cause infertility. In men, if this infection is untreated, it can cause epididymitis and lead to infertility. In addition, left untreated in any gender, gonorrhea can spread to the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening condition called disseminated gonococcal infection.

Gonorrhea has progressively developed resistance to the medications that are used to treat it, and now has a medication-resistant strain.

SYPHILIS

Arizona also has a higher rate of new syphilis cases than the rest of the country. The rates of syphilis are highest in Arizona among American Indian populations with the second highest number of cases being in the African American community. Gila County has the highest rate of syphilis cases in Arizona, and Arizona is also No. 5 in the nation for babies being born with it. Syphilis is also a very common bacterial infection. It can look like a lot of different things in the body, which is why it is nicknamed the “Great Pretender.” It is easily cured with the right treatment; however, if

left untreated, it can have very serious complications. Syphilis is spread when a person has contact with a syphilis sore (also called a chancre) during vaginal, anal or oral sex. These painless chancers can be difficult to notice because of their location in the genital area and anus. Syphilis has four stages to it, and people can experience serious complications in the first stage of syphilis. It is a bacterium that can travel through your body; therefore, people can experience neuro syphilis and ocular syphilis in the first stage of it, which makes this a very serious infection.

CONGENITAL SYPHILIS

As mentioned above, Arizona ranks No. 5 in the nation again for babies being born with syphilis. This is a true and very sad statistic. What makes this sadder is that syphilis is completely preventable, treatable and curable. In 2020, there were 116 babies born with syphilis in Arizona, nine of whom died.

In 2019, Arizona had 110 babies born with syphilis, 10 of whom died. If more people were being educated on STDs and their risks, many of these infections and deaths could be prevented.

STDS AND HIV

Did you know having even one STD increases your risk for HIV? It is true.

Ulcerative infections such as syphilis and herpes can manifest with open sores and provide an easy route for HIV to access. In localized infections, CD4 cells are recruited to the front lines. These CD4 cells are preferentially targeted by HIV for infection. The more robust the STD attack, the more target cells are recruited, and it becomes more likely that HIV will be able to penetrate the immune defense.

HOW DO WE PREVENT ALL OF THESE?

Abstinence is one way to prevent STDs; however, this is not the most popular prevention option. Proper use of condoms, being in a committed, monogamous relationship, and getting tested regularly are also great prevention tools.

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Is Reverse Aging a Fairy Tale?

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By Gayla Gordon

t seems like we are reading stories about the health and healing benefits of stem cells in nearly every magazine we pick up.

But there’s a wondrous wizard behind the curtain, playing a significant part in the story. This wizard is called GHK-Cu. It’s a phenomenal, almost magical, peptide that regenerates stem cell production by transforming aging skin cells into healthy stem cells.

GHK-Cu is described by the scientific community as “A ubiquitous healing phenomenon” and “The Holy Grail of Healing.”

GHK-Cu was discovered by Dr. Loren Pickart in 1973. It became his “life mission to inform the world of GHK’s possible uses to improve human health and reduce human diseases.”

In his recent book, Pickart said, “Skin’s stem cells are [your body’s] ‘gold reserve’ – a resource for renewal and rejuvenation. It was long believed

that in aged skin, stem cells undergo senescence, losing their ability to repair damage.

“However, today there is accumulating evidence that stem cells in aged skin resemble Sleeping Beauty – even though they appear dormant and inactive, they remain eternally young and can be activated with the right stimulus.

Just as Sleeping Beauty needed a kiss from Prince Charming to rise from her slumber, GHK is that Prince Charming, awakening the skin’s stem cells.”

Unfortunately, around age 30, our GHK-Cu peptides start depleting; therefore, our stem cell production declines. The more GHK-Cu – and, hence, stem cells – diminish, the more aging accelerates.

Stem cells are like a personal army of cellular soldiers. They will rush to wherever they are needed to fight off inflammation, wounds, diseases and cytokine storms.

Stem cells also have innate wisdom and seemingly mythic powers. They

// Stem cells also have innate wisdom and seemingly mythic powers. They can transform into any type of tissue, muscle, tendon, blood vessel, nerve, bone — whatever you need, wherever you need it. //

can transform into any type of tissue, muscle, tendon, blood vessel, nerve, bone – whatever you need, wherever you need it. It’s their job to keep you safe from physical, emotional and cognitive decline.

As our strong, vital, stem cell army weakens, we begin losing our health battles. Energy depletes, healing and thinking slows down, and we become more and more susceptible to the myriad of health problems that come with aging.

Ever since its discovery, GHK-Cu has been studied extensively. (Take a look at the GHK-Cu Wikipedia page, do a Google search, or go to pubmed. gov, to see its multifarious functions.)

But in spite of countless studies and clinical trials during decades of research, scientists never discovered any way to replenish endogenous GHK-Cu in an aging human body.

Since there was no Prince Charming to be found, scientists resorted to harvesting stem cells from animals, for injection into humans. Results were variable. The more recent practice of taking stem cells from human umbilical cords, rather than from pigs, has shown better results, but is still far from reliable. Another modern method is to harvest what’s left of a person’s own aging stem cells, activate them in a lab,

and then inject them back into that person. The process is painfully invasive, very expensive and, of course, the stem cells are weak to begin with.

But, if we want to be strong, healthy and vital, we need some stem cells! So, some scientists and the populace would try anything, at any price, with the hope of improving health or, at least, for some pain relief. Up until very recently, those expensive, invasive and typically non-endogenous stem cell injections were the only options.

In 2019, a tiny round patch about the size of a quarter revolutionized our ideas about health, healing and age reversal. The wonder of this tiny-butmighty X39 patch is that it regenerates, activates and stimulates your own body’s GHK-Cu. U.S. patent scientists were so impressed by the clinical trials demonstrating how the X39 patch elevated GHK-Cu levels in blood and urine samples that they granted its patent in just 11 months, instead of the typical one to seven years.

X39 actually regenerates your GHK-Cu, which, in turn, repairs your DNA, regulates more than 4,000 genes, and transforms your aging skin cells into your own pluri-potential, healthy stem cells.

The X39 patch is non-transdermal, amazingly effective and affordable, too.

If this sounds like a fairy tale, think again! The X39 patch is filled with organic nano-crystals that reflect specific frequencies of your own body’s light, via Photobiomodulation Light Therapy Technology: Specific frequencies of your body’s infrared light stimulate specific effects, i.e., regenerating GHK and stem cells.

Because nothing is going into your body except your own body’s lightwaves, there are no contra-indications with any medications or allergies.

X39 benefits include pain relief, more vitality, faster wound healing, deeper sleep, clearer thinking, feeling happier, looking and feeling younger.

X39 resets your genes to their youthful state.

Once upon a time, “The Fountain of Youth” could only be found in fairy tales. Now, it is here – in X39! QCBN

This column is written by Gayla Gordon of Prescott. Her husband, Barry Gordon, a biophysicist, homeopathist and energy psychologist, provided the research. He’s been on the leading edge of science and healing since the 1960s and can be reached at barryg@mac.com.

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Phonak Offers Hearing Aids that Respond to Motion

By Karon Lynn, Au.D.

TRADITIONAL HEARING INSTRUMENTS

amplifier, also called a processor, or the computer, of the hearing aid. The job of the amplifier is to change the electrical honak has a new hearing aid Hearing aids are designed to pick signal from the microphone and conthat is able to adjust sound up sound with a microphone. The vert it into digital sounds. This is the input based on your motion! microphone converts the sound waves part of the hearing aid that the audiolWhen you are walking, your hearing into electrical signals. The microogist programs to respond to particular needs are not the same as when you phone may have the ability to switch are sitting in a chair talking to a friend. between directional or omnidirectional pitches and situations based on the results from hearing evaluation. After Speech sound while walking the dog function, depending on the needs of the adjustments to the sound have been with someone or hiking on a trail the wearer. In some situations, the present unique challenges, which are microphones may switch to directional completed, the amplifier converts the sound back to an analog signal. now finally addressed. It is all based to help reduce background noise. In The receiver of the hearing aid takes on your motion read by a chip in the other environments, it is important to the sound from the processor and hearing aid that is able to change the hear sound from all directions, so the enhances the sound to meet the hearing noise cancellation and the microphone microphone switches to omnidirecloss of the wearer of the aids. Receivers settings in the hearing aids without any tional. A hearing aid with the ability are made to provide mild, moderate, assistance from the person wearing to automatically switch back and forth power or extra power to the listener, the hearing aid. It is all automatically between directional and omnidirecchanged. tional microphone pick up is important depending on the hearing loss. The receiver converts the analog signal back to create the most natural sound.

The electrical signal is then sent to an into sound waves that the hearing aid wearer hears. All of these components complete this process in a fraction of a // second!

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Hearing aids are designed to pick up sound with a microphone. The microphone converts the sound waves into electrical signals. The microphone may have the ability to switch between directional or omnidirectional function, depending on the needs of the wearer. //

THE NEW PARADISE MOTION DETECT HEARING AID

Now, let’s imagine you are sitting and talking to some friends over lunch. You are able to look at the person you want to hear. You will typically look left or right as each person speaks to you. You are focused only on the voices and not the surrounding sounds. Ideally, your

brain will help to focus your attention on the desired voice and ignore the competitive sound in the environment.

Directional microphones are used in this scenario. The microphones facing behind you are turned off or turned down and the forward-facing microphones are picking up the speech.

It is important to remember that you will have the least amount of auditory distraction if you sit with your back to the room noise. You don’t want to face your friends with loud noise going on behind them, because that noise will sneak into your hearing aids.

However, if you go on a walk or hike with your friends, it is more difficult to look at the person talking. They might be off to your side or behind you. If you are walking on the side of a road and a car passes while you are listening to your friend, it would be difficult to hear. This new hearing aid feature in the Phonak Paradise hearing aid employs a unique algorithm when motion is detected. It changes the microphone focus and deactivates the spatial noise cancellation. A study in August 2020 demonstrated improved sound quality, speech understanding and environmental awareness of sound when out walking while wearing the Phonak Paradise model

hearing aids. I find this feature amazing and the fact that this all happens automatically is a winner! No need to push a button or change a setting in the hearing aid app in your phone.

The hearing aid industry is changing to meet the needs of more people than ever before. The special features are just part of the advantages. Battery life, water resistant hearing aids and programming to the specific desires of an individual are now at our fingertips.

Be mindful of offers that seem too good to be true, your hearing is your connection to the people you love and it is important that you explore the best fit for your lifestyle. QCBN Trinity Hearing Center is located at 1330 N. Rim Dr., Suite B in Flagstaff. For more information, visit TrinityHearing.net.

Karon Lynn, Au.D., is a doctor of audiology with 30 years of experience working with hearing impaired individuals. Dr. Lynn may be reached at 928-522-0500 or at audio@trinityhearing.net.

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Gentle Giants Transforming Lives in Chino Valley Horses with Heart enhances abilities, confidence, joy

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he girl with the pink leggings and brown cowboy boots pats the tri-colored pony on the neck, sits up straight in the saddle, and with reins confidently in hand, commands “Walk on.” As Majesty responds with a gentle stride, Lizzie smiles.

And for Dani Mackin of Prescott, this is what a miracle looks like. Dani is Lizzie’s mom. She describes her 9-yearold’s serious social anxiety as paralyzing. “She wouldn’t talk to people. She would do what we call ‘a possum,’ and just freeze, or run away crying when someone came near her. She wouldn’t talk to her grandfather. She never even petted our dog really. We had trouble finding babysitters.”

That was life when Lizzie was 6.

And then, magic happened. Lizzie’s parents nervously put her on the back of a horse at a Happy Hearts rodeo sponsored by Horses with Heart. “We thought she’d freak out,” said Dani.

But, she didn’t. In fact, she loved it. The girl who rarely smiled, started smiling. “The next week she actually started to talk to my dad all of a sudden.

It was unbelievable. We didn’t know what just happened but we knew we had to keep it going.”

Jan Grise believes in miracles. The program director and riding instructor says she sees them every day in the Horses with Heart arena in Chino Valley. “Horses connect with people.

This is not therapy. But what we do is therapeutic. Individuals come out here and make wonderful strides emotionally, physically, cognitively.”

This summer marks the 29th anniversary for the organization that works with more than 150 riders each season (other than in 2020 during the pandemic), from May to October,

Volunteers assist staff members to make up the support team at the Horses with Heart stables in Chino Valley.

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ranging in age from 4 to 87. Grise, a lifetime equestrian, has been involved with Horses with Heart for 14 years.

“We serve people with special needs,” she said. “Our tagline is, ‘Horses with Heart is where difficulties become possibilities.’”

In the arena, five certified instructors plus volunteer support teams work with individuals with conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and Down Syndrome, as well as people with learning disabilities, veterans with PTSD and those recovering from a stroke.

Grise explains that the gait of a horse mimics a human’s walking pattern and can help riders regain the use of an arm or leg. “We have a rider with cerebral palsy who doesn’t walk well. She’ll get on that horse and make it walk. When she does this, she’s reprogramming her muscles and her brain.”

Riders also connect with the horses by getting in sync with their breathing patterns, she explained. “They are such big animals, but they are gentle giants.

Most of the riders will want to pet them

or spend some time grooming them, touching them and looking at them eye to eye and breathing with them.”

Grise says the program serves several foster children who have had disruptive lives, trauma and a lot of emotional upheaval. She describes an 11-year-old rider who had so much trauma in her life she stopped speaking. “We started her in lessons. About two weeks in, she started whispering to her horse – we teach riders to talk their horses with ‘Walk on,’ ‘Whoa’ and ‘Trot.’ It was very much a whisper. By the end of the first six weeks, she started talking to her coach, talking to her horse and by the end of her second six-week session, she was talking to everybody.”

There’s also the story of a boy who started with the program at age 11. In his early 20s, he cantered his way onto the world stage in the 2015 Special Olympics and walked off a champion.

“Out of 10 spots from the U.S., Jeremiah got one and went to Los Angeles for the World Games. He won gold and bronze medals. He is married now and doing marvelously well. When he start-

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mackin was born with Down Syndrome and has severe sensory issues. Her mom says she’s happiest, communicative and connected when she’s in the saddle. “I don’t know how Horses with Heart works, all I know is it just does,” says Lizzie’s mom, Dani Mackin. Courtesy photo

ed with us, he was pretty uncommunicative, very shy and withdrawn. Now, he is a very, very neat young man.”

Some of the horses are leased from locals, other are donated from people who have retired from the horse world.

One is a miniature horse, who serves as a Horses with Heart ambassador for visits to schools and nursing homes.

“The horses are marvelous healing things that help our participants overcome their difficulties,” said Grise.

“You come out here and see a participant one week and the next week,

what a change! Some riders are born with severe developmental difficulties.

Through the program, you can see them function at such a higher level.

It’s just amazing. I’m in love with what I do.”

The non-profit organization charges $50 per session and operates on donations. The Horses with Heart program at Chino Valley is the only accredited one of its kind in Northern Arizona.

For more information, visit horseswithheartaz.org. QCBN

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Recognizing the Importance of National Lost Pet Prevention Month

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By Loree Walden

uly is “National Lost Pet Prevention Month” and a great time to remind you of a few ways to keep your pets safe and at home!

Yavapai Humane Society’s Lost & Found Department can be a very busy place. Depending on the season, especially if there is a holiday or bad weather, they can take in anywhere from five to 10 lost animals per day.

In May alone, we were able to reunite 57 animals with their families!

The National Humane Society states that a family pet is lost every two seconds in North America. With statistics like that, it is incredibly important to take steps to make sure our pets stay safe. The first step is to make sure your pet is microchipped and, most importantly, all the information is current!

Microchipping is a very simple, painless procedure in which your pet is injected with a chip that is approximately the size of a grain of rice. If your pet gets lost and then found, they can easily be scanned and the information contained in the microchip will allow you and your pet to be

reunited. But, the information on that microchip must be up to date with your current data. An interesting bit of information is that the microchip is actually proof of ownership for that animal. When you acquire a new animal, it is imperative that you contact the microchip company and give them your information.

We had an interesting case where a dog came in as a stray and we scanned it for a microchip, which it had. Upon calling the owner listed through the microchip, we learned he had not owned that dog in more than 10 years, and he didn’t even live in the state anymore. However, because the microchip was registered to him, he was still considered the legal owner of the dog. The chip is unique to your animal and contains information about the animal and you. There ended up being a happy ending to the story, as the dog was reunited with the person who had him for the last decade.

We immediately assisted that individual in updating the information with the microchip company and he can now feel confident knowing that should his dog get out again, he can

It’s also a good idea to make sure pets always have a collar on with an identification tag with your current information. Tags should include the pet’s name, your name and phone number, and if there is room, you can even have “I am microchipped” on it. We have ID tags available here in our adoption lobby that can be made while you wait for $5.

Last, but not least, we also recommend signing up for The National Humane Society recommends Finding Rover. It’s a free service having pets microchipped with updated contact that uses facial recognition techinformation about the owner.Courtesy photo nology to help reunite dogs and cats with their families. All you need to do is visit findingrover.com be contacted and reunited. Again, and upload a picture of your pet, your I can’t stress this enough: the chip pet’s name, age and breed along with is only as good as the registration. your name, email, phone number and If your registration isn’t submitted zip code. If your pet should happen and kept current, it’s useless. Many more pets are microchipped than are to get lost, all you have to do is go to the website, click properly registered. You have to get “I lost a pet,” upload your the paperwork and make sure that chip is registered with your info, and pet’s picture, and Finding Rover will search found if you move or change your phone reports, which will include numbers, you must update that animals in our care. We have information.

partnered with Finding Rover, and it has access to our database, so if your pet happens to be here, it will alert you. It also searches the databases of other shelters and rescues, so it greatly increases your chances of reuniting with your pet. For further information, visit findingrover.com or give us a call at 928-445-2666.

One of the best ways to ensure your pets don’t get lost is to make sure their play area or yard is secured.

Check to make sure fencing is strong enough to endure our strong winds and monsoon rains, and that it is high enough to keep a pet from jumping over. Keeping backyard gates secured with a lock or carabiner to help prevent your dog from escaping is another safety measure that can be taken.

Our pets are part of our family, and with a few extra precautions, we can keep our family home, happy and safe! QCBN Loree Walden is the marketing manager at Yavapai Humane Society.

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Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives

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By Betsey Bruner, QCBN

he more than 15 months of the COVID-19 saga have brought many changes for pets, some favorable and others sad, such as becoming homeless when a family had to move because of an eviction after jobs and income were lost.

Jennifer Brehler, executive director of the Humane Society of Sedona, said one of the bright spots early on was a “significant increase” in the number of people stepping up to both foster and adopt shelter animals and “coming forward to help homeless animals in general and to open up space at shelters for other animals in need.”

In fact, by some accounts, a record number of pets were adopted during COVID. “We had such a successful year last year,” Brehler noted. “They [pet owners] had more time to devote and spend with their animals, so they weren’t looking at surrendering pets.”

But, the story may be changing as pandemic restrictions are lifted across the country and family members who are suddenly busy outside the home again may see pets as too daunting to maintain. This includes cute COVID puppies that have grown up.

For some unsuspecting pets, the

“Welcome” mat may be abruptly pulled off the doorstep.

“We have seen an increase in owner surrender for sure, but I’m not sure if it is directly related to dogs being adopted during COVID – it’s hard to say,” said Julie Tasch, the shelter manager at High Country Humane in Doney Park near Flagstaff. “People have said they have had to surrender due to financial hardship during COVID. People lose their jobs or are not able to find work.

It seems like a dramatic increase.”

High Country Humane is located in the former home of the Second Chance Center for Animals on North U.S. Highway 89, which closed in 2017 because of financial difficulties. Today, the shelter has about 338 animals in the system, but many of them are in foster homes outside the facility, she added.

“I do think we get told reasons for why they surrender,” Tasch said. “It seems to be across the board – either they’re moving, or behavioral challenges, or financial challenges. A lot of our animals have come off the reservation, with the reservation being closed for so long because of COVID. That could play into that as well.”

But, the actual picture on pet adoption and surrender is unclear, and statistics vary widely nationwide.

“Does the data actually show that,

or is it anecdotal?” Brehler asked. “I’m not sure if there are more surrenders or not. I know that there have been a lot of articles; it’s a little controversial. In Sedona, we’re not seeing a significant increase. What we are hearing from other shelters is that they are inundated by owner surrenders.”

She said areas farther south, like Phoenix and Maricopa, have “expressed having a lot of animals currently. Across the county, I know it’s been a big topic of discussion.”

She added, “2019 was a more comparable year, with numbers similar to now, rather than in last May or June.”

Sedona may be a bit different in its shelter scene than other communities because of demographics, she said, “with more retirees who are not necessarily going back to work,” as well as people who live elsewhere and commute to Sedona to work. Many shelters have software companies to tabulate their figures, Brehler said.

There are only national estimates of statistics for the animal protection movement and “the figures may vary from state to state,” according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

“Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year,” according to

the ASPCA’s website.

Stress and anxiety are common conditions for animals housed in shelters.

“With anxiety, we do everything we can to keep things stress-free here, but it’s still a shelter environment,” Tasch said about High Country Humane. “It’s definitely more stressful that being in a home.”

Some animals handle the shelter experience better than others.

“Owner surrenders seem to have a harder time adjusting than strays,” she said. “They’re used to routine and home, compared to strays. For strays, this can be a step up for them, with food and a warm bed. It’s a comfort for them sometimes.”

Concern about separation anxiety in animals is not new to many shelters, trainers and behaviorists “We have seen this happen in the past with a smaller percentage of dogs when families return to school and longer work days after summer vacation,” Brehler said in earlier news reports.

“Given the extended timeframe of the pandemic, there is reason to worry.”

Typically, more dogs are surrendered than cats.

“With the employment issue, going back to work, dogs are harder to manage than cats,” she added. “Cats are more forgiving of us leaving them at

home. They use the litter box.”

A late-May press release from Assisi Animal Health, a company with headquarters in New York that offers stress-reducing products for pets, such as the Calmer Canine system (featuring a targeted, pulsed electromagnetic field), said, “shelters are reporting a 100% increase in pets surrendered and abandoned post-lockdown.”

It cited sources like the Lucky Dog Rescue service in Dublin, California and a story in The New York Post (May 11, 2021), which warned, “The number of dogs and cats returned to the shelter has doubled over the last few months – and it’s only expected to get worse.”

Ideally, the goal is to rehome or crosspost pets so that they can be placed in a new home quickly.

“It’s a sad situation,” Brehler said.

“Anytime an animal is coming to a shelter, of course we’d prefer that they be in a nice home instead.”

During the COVID crisis, “so many of us in the shelter world worked outside the shelter” to provide “tips and support and helping owners find a new owner,” so the pet travels from “home to home,” rather than “home, to shelter, to home,” and “We’re continuing that as we can.”

Rehoming is also a big focus at High Country Humane.

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of these. Being able to discuss sexual health also reduces the stigma of sex, as it allows for open discussions about sex. Sex and STDs have been around for thousands of years; they are not something to be embarrassed about or feel ashamed of having. They are equal opportunists and they do not discriminate.

Make the decision to be a person in your community who is doing what needs to be done to stop the spread of these STDs and help stop the stigma associated with having any of them. They are treatable and curable, but people must know they are infected in order to stop the spread. Of course, the best course of action is to prevent STDs altogether, but staying educated, practicing safe sex and getting tested are the three most important things a person can do to stay healthy.

Take action and get tested today! QCBN

By Cheyenne Brown

e are all likely familiar with the saying “Enjoy the little things.” Olsen’s Grain employee Michelle Whan is no stranger to the fact that good things come in small packages – namely, her miniature horses.

Whan has been involved with miniature horses for a very long time and shared some of the amazing things she has done with minis in order to enrich the lives of others.

You have probably heard of therapy dogs. But what about therapy miniature horses? Whan, alongside Horses With Heart, a fantastic organization that provides therapeutic benefits through horsemanship, visits retirement homes with her minis. The residents light up when they see the minis coming, and some of them are even reminded of time they spent growing up on a farm or ranch, because the horses bring back that connection.

But these minis aren’t just therapeutic – Whan is also part of the Saguaro State Shetland Pony and Miniature Horse Club. The purpose of this organization is to bring “small equine” enthusiasts together by holding clinics, meet-andgreet days, shows and more.

So, what can a mini do? Check out this excerpt directly from the SSCAZ website: “Like any horse, minis like a job. Any job will do as long as you and the horse enjoy it. The biggest benefit to a job is the bonding that happens between you and your horse. The side benefits are that we get to spend time with our horses, sometimes at home, sometimes as a group of fun-loving members out for a day of socializing, learning new things, and trying new skills.”

Hedda Fay is the community outreach and program developer for Northland Cares. In a former life, she worked in law enforcement and public mental health. Her passion today is educating people about their sexual health and prevention services to the community. Northland Cares is located at 3112 Clearwater Drive, Ste. A, in Prescott. For more information, call 928-776-4612.

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lot you can do with your mini, from driving to in-hand obstacles. Miniature horses can also provide a way for children to gain confidence in equine-handling and care.

Ultimately, these horses may be little in stature, but their impact is large. QCBN

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“We work with owners in every way we can to keep their dogs and cats in the home,” Tasch explained. “We have a food bank, low-cost vaccinations and a spay-neuter clinic. We try to rehome their pets, rather than bringing them into us.”

Unfortunately, when people are no longer working from home, there is a higher likelihood they are going to turn their pets in to a shelter.

“Whether there are more animals or not being surrendered, anytime an animal loses a home, it’s tragic,” Brehler concluded. QCBN

Cheyenne Brown is the marketing manager for Olsen’s Grain.

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Essential July Garden To-Do List

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By Ken Lan

uly is the ideal month to add a shade or fruit tree, a berry plant, summer flowering shrubs and perennials to your landscape. Plants root quickly in the warm summer soil. With the arrival of monsoon rains, plants thrive even more. The increased humidity and shade from a cloud floating overhead are a relief to you and your plants.

HEAT LOVING PERENNIAL

This is the best time to add summer-blooming perennials to garden containers and flowerbeds. Perennials are those flowers that come back every year bigger and bolder than the last. Perennials are in bloom at the garden center in July, the best time to shop for heat-loving flowers.

FREE THE LANDSCAPE WITH 7-4-4 ALL PURPOSE PLANT FOOD

This is the month to push new growth from the leafy deciduous plants in the yard, especially those damaged by thrip, aphids and wind. By the end of July, feed everything in the yard with 7-4-4 All Purpose Plant Food. Apply a generous application of this plant food to everything in the yard.

Each time rain and irrigation touch this organic food, it releases vital nutrients to hungry plants for enhanced growth and better color. Roses, crape myrtle, Rose of Sharon, Autumn sage, and fruiting plants like grapes and berries are hungry in July. Expect more blooms from vegetables and flowers, more abundant fruit, and better taste when using this all-natural plant food.

TREAT STRESSED PLANTS WITH HUMIC

Any plant that doesn’t look the way it should needs help from Watters Humic. This granular nutrient is essential to spread on lawns, flowerbeds or anything you want to encourage deeper roots. This same product also brings intense color from your evergreens and the natives in the yard.

CONTROL BUGS

To keep insects like grasshoppers from eating gardens, spray bug control or apply NOLO Bait right away to keep this pest knocked down.

Powdery mildew and flea beetles also become bad this month. Deal with problems in the yard early. Bring samples to the garden center, and we can provide an exact diagnosis with a solution. Remember to place samples

in Ziploc bags or jars to prevent the disease from spreading at the garden center.

HARVEST AND REPLANT THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Lettuce, spinach and spring greens have been harvested regularly for several weeks; now they look tired from the summer heat. It’s time to remove these plants and add them to the compost pile. After loosening the soil, you can plant other heat-loving crops. Check Watters Vegetable Planting Guide for details.

PRUNE LATE SPRING BLOOMING SHRUBS

Lilac, forsythia, quince, rhododendrons and the other spring-blooming shrubs have been spectacular this spring and it’s time to prune, setting the stage for next year’s bloom. Start by removing spent blossoms and seed heads on lilacs. Cut back any dead wood and thin shrubs as needed. Do not remove more than one-third of the shrub in any given year. Your work should be rewarded next year with lavish flowers. Remember to feed blooming shrubs with Watters 7-4-4 All Purpose Plant Food when done.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act For more information, please call NACOG at: 928-778-1422 Or visit: www.yavapaiatwork.com

WEED, AND WEED SOME MORE

Spurge, purslane, bindweed, thistle, goathead, horehound – sigh! These weeds rob treasured plants of the water they need during the summer heat. Go out early in the day to enjoy cooler temperatures while doing this essential task. Decimate is a weed killer better than Roundup in mountain landscapes. Mix, spray and watch your weeds melt away without the cancer-causing effect of Roundup.

CHECK IRRIGATION SETTINGS

In most seasons, the water budget feature on the irrigation controller is used. This allows adjustments to all water stations at once. In late spring, the controller is set to 85% of the scheduled water times. Cooler evening temperatures mean plants need less water. July is a great time to recheck your water budget percentage to ensure your controller is 100% or greater. When cool evenings return in Autumn, you can dial back the budget again. Water early in the morning so your plants are hydrated before the heat of the day. When water budgeting is done right, it can save you both water and money.

Until next issue, I’ll be

helping gardeners here at Watters Garden Center. QCBN Ken Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Rd in Prescott, or contacted through his website at WattersGardenCenter.com or Top10Plants.com.

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Top Seven Actions Homebuyers Can Take to Improve Chances for an Accepted Offer

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By Leslie Guiley

t’s no secret that the housing market has been red-hot over the past year. Some cooling of the market is expected in the next six months; however, shifts in demographics, growth in population along with low interest rates indicate it will be a seller’s market for the foreseeable future.

Here are the things buyers most often consider to sweeten the deal and get their offer accepted in this market: 1) Offer over asking price – This is a common occurrence as more buyers arrive in Arizona flush with cash from selling in a more expensive market and multiple offers make it competitive.

There are buyers with healthy savings from stimulus payments and who have spent less during the pandemic, but not everyone can offer over asking price. It is not uncommon for offers to include an escalation clause to scale their offer over a competing offer by a fixed amount. Typically, proof of other offers is required and these are falling out of favor with sellers who just want a solid highest and best offer.

2) Waive the Inspection – A misconception is that waiving the in-

spection means there is no inspection.

What it really means is the contract is not contingent upon an inspection; therefore, a buyer cannot cancel and receive a return of their earnest deposit based on the results of the inspection.

It is wise for a buyer to perform a home inspection so they know the property condition. Sellers are not typically doing repairs prior to putting homes on the market, so a buyer needs to know what outstanding maintenance issues exist. A preferred option is to keep your inspection period and preserve your right to accept or reject the property based on condition. A buyer inspection period is also for due diligence on the systems of the home, such as well and septic, and of the overall area, such as schools and roads.

3) Sign an Appraisal Waiver – This is similar to the inspection waiver and it doesn’t mean there is no appraisal, unless the buyer is paying cash. Bank loans are based on an appraised value of the home and appraisals are for the bank. It simply means the buyer cannot cancel the contract or ask for a price reduction if the home should fail to appraise. Buyers of homes with an appraisal lower than the purchase price

will have to come to the closing table with the difference between appraisal price and purchase price if they waive the appraisal contingency.

4) Offer Post Possession – No one wants to move twice, so some offers are chosen if the buyer offers a period of time after closing that the sellers can remain in the home. This could be a few days to a few months. Find out what is important to the seller and then everyone can move once.

5) Offer Buyer Concessions – This is a turn-the-tables moment, as sellers have long been asked to help buyers with closing costs and fees in addition to paying both sides of the commission.

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seen buyers offer things to the seller that vary from a vacation getaway to a hot pizza delivered upon contract acceptance! These gimmicks don’t outweigh the strength of a good, clean offer, so take this tip with a measure of advice from your agent.

7) Work with a Great Agent! Don’t underestimate the importance of agentto-agent relationships. This is not the time to use your cousin or neighbor’s best friend from another area just to be nice. The agent community mirrors

Prescott as a closely-knit community. The most productive agents work with each other on sale after sale. A listing agent who knows the buyer agent will communicate in a timely manner and get the deal done will go a long way when offers are accepted by the seller and listing agent.

Here is a market update for Prescott Valley, where listings are down year over year and sales are up, creating upward pressure on price. The median home price has grown from $288,000 to $399,000 over the last year. These numbers are meant for general interest only. Please review your specific situation with a qualified local agent. QCBN Leslie Guiley is chief operating officer at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | BloomTree Realty, which includes BHGRE Commercial and she is an area ambassador with Inman News.

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Insurance Tips

By Steven Calabrese, CPA

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hy do you need insurance?

Insurance is how you manage risk. Essentially, you transfer the risk to the insurance company.

When you buy insurance, you buy peace of mind against something bad happening.

Listed below are three types of insurance that will protect you and your family. We’ll also discuss how to save money.

HOMEOWNERS/RENTERS INSURANCE

This is essential, in that they both will protect you against loss. If there is a fire, you will be protected. If someone breaks into your place and steals your stuff, you will be protected. You will be reducing your risk. If you have a mortgage, the bank will require it.

Some apartments are also requiring it as well. Make sure you shop, as rates will vary. It also pays to shop every couple of years. I just did this and saved around $500.

LIFE INSURANCE

Only buy term for a stated period of time, like 10 or 20 years. Whole life is not a bargain in that it includes an

investment component that has a very poor rate of return. Life insurance is not an investment. It is insurance against the risk of loss of life and you want to make sure your family is provided for. Generally, you should look for 10 to 12 times your salary.

AUTO INSURANCE

Every state requires anyone who owns a car to have insurance. There are different levels of insurance and you will need to purchase at least what your state requires. Anything above that is up to you. You do want to make sure you protect yourself and have the proper liability coverage. I will also tell you to shop around and review it every two years. I did this recently and increased my coverage and dropped my cost by about $500.

UMBRELLA POLICY

An umbrella policy adds additional protection to limit your risk in personal liability. These policies add additional protection over both your auto and homeowners’ policies.

These limits can be anywhere from $500,000 to over $1.5 million.

LONG-TERM CARE

Long-term care is coverage

you will want to consider as you begin to approach age 60. Generally, you want to get this in place by age 60.

This coverage will provide for nursing home care. Many cover in-home care.

Other Potential Coverages N Health insurance N Long term disability N Identity Theft Protection In conclusion, insurance is a necessary part of wealth building. As you build wealth, you will need to protect against loss. The cost is small compared to the potential that your hard-earned wealth could be wiped out with one loss.

Be aware of policies that you do not need. Do not over-buy insurance. Buy what you need. The goal is to transfer risk and protect your hard-earned wealth.

Remember to shop your coverage periodically. Savings can be had. QCBN Other articles on home buying can be found here: bit.ly/3cNSC7G. Steven Calabrese, CPA, is the CFO of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic. He also is the owner/operator of a website known as thebiweeklyadvisor. com, where such topics as budgeting, investing, paying off debt and goal setting are discussed.

New Location for Dignity Health, YRMG Orthopedic Surgery

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By Ken Boush

rthopedic Surgery at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) is now serving the community in a new, expanded location.

The continued growth and development of orthopedic surgery capabilities is a top priority for Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group. This new, expanded clinic is the next phase of that planned expansion.

The YRMG clinic is located at: N Dignity Health, YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery 3195 Stillwater Drive, Suite D Prescott, Arizona 86305 928-708-4545

ORTHOPEDIC EXPERTS AND ADVANCED SERVICES

Joining Francisco Jaume, D.O., lead orthopedist, and the team at YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery is a new physician’s assistant and, eventually, another orthopedic surgeon. Additionally, the clinic’s X-ray capabilities will ensure a

streamlined experience for patients.

YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery provides both advanced surgical and non-surgical solutions for the entire musculoskeletal structure – ankles, elbows, feet, hands, hips, knees, neck, shoulders and wrists. The team offers the following orthopedic procedures and surgeries: N Knee arthroscopy N Knee replacement N Press-fit total knee replacement N Hip replacement N Carpal tunnel release N Fracture care (upper and lower extremities) N Joint injections N Meniscus tear repair N Rotator cuff repair N Achilles tendon repair N Flexor and extensor tendon repair of the hand QCBN For more information about YRMG, Orthopedic Surgery, visit DignityHealth.org/ YRMG or call 928-708-4545. Ken Boush is the director of marketing and communications at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

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Consider low dose chemo.

In the oncology world this is called metronomic chemotherapy. It consists of a lower dose than the full chemo regimen, weekly. But even this can have major side effects. There are national integrative cancer clinics that administer even lower doses of chemo, many here in Arizona. I myself have seen the effectiveness of this approach, when it is integrated with whole body hyperthermia, IV Vitamin C, and mistletoe therapies. For a recommendation regarding these clinics please contact my office.

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Remodeling Manufactured Homes

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elcome to “At Home With Tom & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on everything A to Z for your home – and we love talking about the construction industry. Settle in, enjoy and have fun reading our column. We sure do enjoy sharing our words with you. Thanks for being such loyal and great readers.

Sandy: Summertime, summertime. Ah, Tom, summer. You have got to love it. The sun comes out, the temperatures go up, and everyone heads outside to enjoy their favorite warm weather activities, right?

Tom: Yes, Sandy, and often with a refreshing drink in their hand. There is a reason so many great summer songs have been written. In my mind, it is the year’s best season, and with all the backyard BBQing, picnics and camping trips, we need a playlist to crank up during the fun.

Sandy: For sure, Tom, especially this summer, when it looks like we are taking our first tentative steps out of quarantine.

So, Tom, what is your favorite top summer song from your playlist of tunes? I bet you are an old-school fan of summer songs from bands like The Drifters or are you into newbie tunes from the likes of Taylor Swift?

Tom: Sandy, I love “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. It is pure sunny joy.

Sandy: I love The Beach Boys’ “California Girl” and “Under The

Boardwalk” by The Drifters. You can almost smell the suntan lotion and hear waves crashing when you crank up those classics.

Tom: Besides waves crashing, I sure hope we hear raindrops crashing soon.

We so need the rain.

Sandy: Everything is so dry. This might be a good time to remind our readers about fire restrictions and hopefully we all will do our part in taking them seriously. We are in Stage II Fire Restrictions. For answers to questions about what you can and cannot do, please call your local fire department.

Tom: Great point. So, now that we have talked about great summer songs, what is on our discussion list this month? What are your most frequent calls these days?

Sandy: Well, I get all kinds of calls, but these past few weeks I have had several calls from owners living in manufactured homes. They are wanting to remodel and are stumped as to where to begin. It seems our contractors are so busy with work that they do not want to take on these types of buildings.

Tom: I get that, but my experience has been that most of us contractor types do not fully understand how the homes are constructed and therefore are reluctant to take on remodels.

The first thing to clarify is terminology. A manufactured home and modular home are two different animals. Manufactured homes are built

to HUD standards, while modular homes are built to ICC codes and are tailored to various jurisdictional standards.

Sandy: I have heard of the Manufactured Housing Institute. Here is an organization that is somewhat like YCCA; they are a trade organization representing all aspects of factory-built housing.

Tom: Yes, a good group. So, basically, there are two different codes for the different manufacturing process.

Sandy: I understand that the structural aspects are different in manufactured homes and that the interior walls are integrated and necessary to support the overall building.

Tom: True to some extent. That does not mean you cannot remodel a manufactured home though. The components of a manufactured home are utilized and designed to be a small as they can be in order to meet the code standards that apply to them, which is the HUD code.

Sandy: And that is why they are affordable, which is the goal.

Tom: Yup. We have remodeled several manufactured and modular homes. The process is a little different for each, but the basics are quite similar. Walls can often be removed partially or in their entirety. It depends on the model, the code under which it was constructed and the local regulations for modular homes.

Sandy: The Arizona Department of Housing regulates manufactured

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homes’ initial placement, but do they also regulate remodels?

Tom: That depends on the extent of a remodel, but generally that has not been my experience. The local building jurisdiction does that.

Sandy: So, with both modular and manufactured homes you need to check with your local building department to remodel.

Tom: While I am not an expert with manufactured homes, that has been what we have done.

Sandy: There are several local companies that focus their business on manufactured and modular homes.

I am seeing that they are so busy like everyone else. That is why it is tough to get somebody to work on them.

Tom: I think that holds true across the board. Working on either manufactured or modular homes has its own uniqueness. I think that deters a lot of general contractors from getting involved.

Sandy: It is usually this kind of predicament that attracts the unlicensed people to meet the demand.

Tom: I am more concerned about homeowners getting ripped off under those circumstances. There are some really honest but unlicensed folks out there and I do not know how a person tells the difference without any licensing authority to help.

Sandy: For our readers, let’s share the difference between modular and manufactured homes.

Tom: Good idea. All modular homes are prefab homes but not all prefab homes are modular homes. A prefab home is a type of home that consists of several components, or units, that are built in a factory and that are then assembled onsite to construct a complete home prefabricate.

Sandy: You answered that question so here is another one. Are prefab homes and modular homes the same?

Tom: A manufactured, or prefab, home is a home that is entirely constructed in a factory. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) certifies and oversees these homes. Supported by the sturdy steel chassis, the house is transported wholly to the building site.

Sandy: So, to clarify, modular homes are factory-built, but, unlike manufactured homes, they do not rest on steel chassis. Instead, modular

homes are assembled on fixed foundations. A manufactured home, by definition, is attached to a permanent chassis. A manufactured home is sometimes called a “mobile home.” A modular home is built in a controlled factory environment in sections, or modules, and is engineered and built to the state or local building codes where the home will be located. Factory-built modules are then transported to the site, where they are installed on permanent foundations and completed by professional installers.

Tom: Manufactured homes are becoming the wave of affordability and they are built to last. Many people vastly underestimate how durable manufactured homes can be. Not all local zoning laws allow manufactured homes so it is important to check with the local jurisdictions to confirm that a manufactured home can be situated on a lot.

Sandy: We have a local member, Clayton Homes, that crafts manufactured homes and is so involved in our community. If any of our readers have questions, I reach out to the Clayton team. Clayton manufactured homes allow for improved efficiency and energy conservation and they precision-build each home to reduce cost and waste and lowers end costs by buying brand name products in bulk.

Let’s go enjoy our summer days ahead. Tom and I will see you next month.

Thanks for stopping in to read At Home With Tom and Sandy. You are in good company, and we love sharing educational, fun and important information with you. QCBN Tom Reilly, Architect, Renovations, 928445-8506 renovationsaz.com Sandy Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association, 928-7780040 Remember to tune in to YCCA’s Hammer Time every Saturday and Sunday morning 7 a.m. on KQNA 1130 AM/99.9 FM/95.5FM or the web kqna.com. Listen to Sandy and Mike talk about the construction industry and meet your local community partners.

Hammer Time is a great way to start your weekend.

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Quick Tips from Prescott Maid to Order

By Lucy Leyva

terms of functionality. Is this the only thing you have that can do what it does? ecluttering and cleaning N Does this item perform its function bathrooms are two things that better than anything else? You may people usually would rather not have different kinds of bottle opendo. Here are a few tips to help with each ers, but odds are you only ever use of these unpopular tasks. one of them.

Remember that chair in your N What does this item mean to me? bedroom you thought you’d use in the There’s nothing wrong with sentievenings to read, but now it seems to mental value, but also consider how have been replaced by a pile of laundry much space it takes up, versus what and Amazon boxes? We could all use it does for you. a little decluttering in our lives, even if it just means cleaning out that one drawer in your desk. Prescott Maid USE FOUR BOXES to Order has some tips on how to get Divide your clutter into these four a handle on all that STUFF in your categories: Prescott home.

N Keep N Sell or donate N Trash SET A TIMER N Storage One look at your mess and you may It’s easy to be intimidated by the figure there’s no point in ever startstuff in our lives and choose to just ing! Go at it in small bursts of time. live around it. It can feel so good to Focus on the task for just 30 minutes, then do something else for 30 minutes. de-clutter your home and get back some of that free space.

Ready to make cleaning the THINK FUNCTION OVER bathrooms in your Prescott home a SENTIMENT little easier? Here are several quick, It’s too easy to get attached to things that remind you of the good times. Ask inexpensive tips to make this dreaded task a breeze. yourself these three questions: N How unique is this item? Think in

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DIRTY GROUT

To restore the white grout in your bathroom tile to its original color, apply a paste of three-fourths cup of baking soda with one-fourth cup of bleach to the grout and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Remove, using a scrubbing brush, to reveal your newly restored grout.

STAINED MARBLE

Before you try this tip, make sure to test an unnoticeable area first. Surface stains on marble can be removed by placing a paper towel dampened with bleach with a cup covering it on the stained area. Leave overnight; the stain should be gone by morning. Then, rinse well with water.

CLEAR MIRROR

To prevent your mirror from fogging up during a shower, just rub a bar of soap on it and use a cloth to gently rub it in.

MAKE THE BATHTUB SHINE

Combine a half-cup of vinegar, a cup of rubbing alcohol, and a quarter-cup of water. Fill the tub with four quarts of water, add the vinegar/alcohol mixture, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Your tub will look like it’s been scrubbed!

BATHROOM DRAIN

When your drain gets clogged, try dropping several Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by one cup of distilled vinegar. Wait about 10 minutes, then wash it all down with boiling water and the blockage should disappear.

PLASTIC TOYS

water. (one-half cup for every gallon of water) Be sure to rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Everybody appreciates a clean home, especially a clean and tidy home. We are here to help! QCBN Lucy Leyva is the owner of Prescott Maid to Order.

To clean your children’s plastic toys, just soak them in some white vinegar and warm

Business Line of Looking Beneath Behavior Credit: How It Works, When It is Useful C

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By Suzanne Gillies

eed help managing cash flow? A business line of credit may be the right option for you. A business owner can borrow, as needed, up to the limit of the approved credit line, which can range from $10,000 to $1,000,000, depending on the type of business. Business lines of credit with lower credit limits are usually unsecured.

This means collateral such as real estate or inventory is not required.

HOW DOES A LINE OF CREDIT WORK?

A line of credit works much like a credit card. You can draw funds as needed and repay over time, as long as you make payments on time and don’t exceed your credit limit. Once the line of credit has been funded, the funds are made available immediately and are easily accessible.

WHY WOULD YOU USE A LINE OF CREDIT?

When a business is in a growth or expansion stage, it might be good timing to consider a line of credit. Businesses can use a line of credit for short-term operating capital.

It is not recommended that it be used for long-term needs such as purchasing equipment,

debt repayment or to purchase property. If a business is seeking less than a $10,000 line of credit, a business credit card might be a better option. Business credit cards can be utilized for travel expenses and purchasing, which may accrue points, rewards or cash back, depending on the spend category.

HOW TO QUALIFY

For lines of credit under $50,000, OneAZ Credit Union advises that the business be in operations for at least two years. For lines of credit for more than $50,000, the business should be operational for at least three years.

When applying for a business line of credit, the following may be required: personal and business tax returns, bank account statements and business financial statements, such as profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets, as well as a completed business loan application. Rates and fees are determined by the risk assigned to the request, but can be discussed in more detail by contacting a Business Banker at OneAZ today. QCBN Contact a OneAZ Business Banker for more details on the application process. Visit OneAZcu.com/Business to get started.

Suzanne Gillies is the business banker for Yavapai County.

wide variety of activities – has shown to have had a profound, positive effect by helping clients address conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauonditions such as ADHD and anxiety can ma, PTSD and substance use disorder. have a huge impact on the quality of life of not Clients typically report an improved quality of only the person affected, but also of the family members who struggle to help their loved one achieve life and a reduction of the symptoms that originally brought them to the CFD therapy program. An a measure of calm and emotional self-regulation in appreciative parent of a CFD therapy client writes, their lives. There are numerous factors that impact “Even though we had already tried many different brain health and our ability to function optimally in our daily lives. The foods we eat, the amount of water types of therapy to support our son’s needs…we were intrigued by your cutting-edge approach to deal we consume, and the quality of our sleep can have a with the cognitive functioning of the brain. We were profound impact on mood and overall health. hopeful that by developing his cognitive functionOur cognitive functioning is also affected by our ing it would improve his ability to self-regulate his environment, life experiences and genetics. Trauma emotions, process old and new information, and has a significant impact on cognitive function, and appropriately interact with others. Now, here we are according to the National Council for Behavioral three months later, and…your program significantly Health, “Seventy percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once changed our son. He’s now able to self-regulate, articulate his feelings and has had greater success in school, in their lives.” peer relationships and family life. Your program was a West Yavapai Guidance Clinic’s (WYGC) Cognicritical part of our son’s extraordinary progress.” tive Function Development (CFD) therapists work Interested in learning more about CFD therapy? one on one with clients to increase brain function and West Yavapai Guidance Clinic will be hosting a free help clients improve their overall quality of life by informational webinar in August, date TBD. Watch identifying and targeting specific areas of the brain to strengthen. Whether clients need help improving their our website for more information at wygc.org. This focus and attention, bolstering their memory systems webinar will be geared toward parents of children with ADHD and anxiety; however, it will be enlightening or developing their executive functioning – which helps regulate decision-making and impulse control – to anyone interested learning more about improving CFD therapy can help clients achieve improved brain cognitive function. QCBN functioning.

Talking about client challenges, feelings and Brian Beyst, MCFDT, is the executive director of the Cognitraumatic experiences is not the principal focus of tive Function Development Institute and a consultant for cognitive function development therapy. Rather, the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic. life-changing results of CFD are realized by directly and indirectly addressing the neurological basis of the client’s condition.

CFD therapy’s individualized approach to working with clients – by exercising the brain through a

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Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage

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By Mark Love

he current events of our time – from politics to health concerns – can be stressful and exhausting. One of the best ways to quiet the mind and relax the body is through massage. Research shows that massage has numerous health benefits – and not just our physical health, but also our mental and emotional health as well. If we feel refreshed, we are able to function better in all of our roles.

MASSAGE STYLES & TECHNIQUES

Massage is not one-size-fits-all; rather, it is a personalized experience that can be adapted to meet the needs of the individual. There are several different styles and massage techniques.

Here are just a few.

N Swedish or Relaxation: A gentle technique that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to target the upper layers of the muscles to help relax and energize the body.

N Deep Massage: Targets the deep layers of the muscles by using deep, slow and smooth strokes to ease the tension that may be beyond the reach of a relaxation massage.

N Sports Massage: Designed specifically for the very physically active, it combines several techniques to concentrate on the body areas related to a specific sport; athletes often get sports massages to prepare for peak performance, prevent and treat an injury and reduce the buildup of lactic acid.

N Trigger-Point or Neuromuscular: Targets areas of tender muscle

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points and tight muscle fibers that can form in the muscles following an injury or muscle overuse.

N Myofascial Release: Gentle, sustained pressure into the connective tissue that covers the muscles and is present throughout the body (much like a spiderweb), eases painful restrictions and restores range of motion.

N Craniosacral: Extremely light pressure stimulates the muscles and fluids within the cranium (head) and around the spinal cord to help relieve stress and headaches.

N Acupressure: Involves applying pressure to certain points on the body to relieve pain and promote health and well-being.

N Streto Method Stretch: “Where your mind goes, the body will follow.” That’s why Massage Envy’s Streto Method starts at the head and neck and works downward to stretch and lengthen tendons and fascia throughout your body.

ADD-ON THERAPIES

In addition to the various types of massage, add-on therapies can be part of the massage session. Here are just a few of some of the more popu-

lar add-on therapies: N Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences that have restorative properties; the oils can be applied to the skin or diffused into the room.

N Hot Stone: Use of hot stones applied to the body to bring warmth and pressure to release tension, soothe and jumpstart the healing process.

N Exfoliating Sugar Scrub: Gentle exfoliation using a sugar scrub followed by smooth application of shea butter exfoliates the skin and increases energy.

N Enhanced Muscle Therapy: A great way to unlock tight muscles using a sequence of topical warming gel followed by topical cooling gel to flush the muscles of toxins.

OTHER WAYS TO DE-STRESS AND UNWIND

Although a daily massage would be ideal for many, it is not a reality for most. No worries! There are other ways to relax and rejuvenate. Here are just a few: N Close your eyes, breathe deeply. A big “sigh” can do worlds of good to

help you relax.

N Eat right. Don’t deny yourself the opportunity to have a favorite holiday dish or rich dessert, just remember to add plenty of plantbased fruit and vegetables and high-protein foods to offset all the carbs and sugar.

N Limit alcohol. Alcohol also triggers the body’s stress reaction, leaves you feeling tired in the morning, and often can be the cause of lessthan-ideal behavior.

N Don’t skimp on the exercise.

Exercise helps melt the stress away, increases energy, promotes good sleep at night, and helps to keep us healthy. Don’t put your physical health on the shelf.

N Focus on people. When it’s all said and done, people matter. QCBN Mark Love is the Franchisee of Massage Envy Spa – Prescott, located at 120 E. Sheldon St., by the Sprouts grocery store. For more information on the benefits of massage and to schedule an appointment with a massage therapist, visit MassageEnvy.com, call 928778-ENVY (3689) and follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/MassageEnvyPrescott.

Schedule an appointment online – your time, your convenience, your massage.

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Celebrating July Fourth in Patriotic Prescott

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ummer events during 2020 were put on hiatus, and the COVID-19 pandemic made the usually bustling city of Prescott quiet while residents and visitors attempted to slow the spread and minimized participation in special events. It has brought a smile to many faces over the last few months to see people safely gathering for events and getting ready for a summer of fun to be shared with friends and family. Each

year, at the start of July, we take time to reflect and celebrate the freedoms we are all so fortunate to have and share our joy as we gather with family to take part in BBQs, special events and fireworks. We are grateful for our freedoms, for our loved ones, for making memories, for a beautiful and safe hometown and for the opportunity to celebrate some of our favorite summertime events.

We are so pleased that the World’s

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Oldest Rodeo was able to continue for its 134th year with capacity crowds this year. The opportunity to celebrate our Western heritage always dazzles spectators and brings guests to our community from all over the world. It’s truly an honor to host this globally recognized event each year; it truly increases the camaraderie in this community as we join together and celebrate one of the many things that make this city great. In addition to the rodeo celebration, this year, our downtown streets will once again be alive with laughter and celebration as Prescott hosts all of the usual annual events, including the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade, the Kiwanis Kiddie Parade, arts and crafts shows on the plaza and the Rodeo Dance.

Everyone can conclude the weekend by taking in the beautiful 4th of July fireworks show over Watson Lake and enjoy one of our fantastic local restaurants with a leisurely meal for the extended holiday weekend.

These events taking place as normal this year represents the resilience and strength of our community and country.

While also taking the time to enjoy

all of the blessings and celebrations, I also remember what we’ve lost. It is important to pause and reflect on 19 young men who gave their lives on June 30, 2013, battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. The Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew was a team of true heroes, and we will never forget the sacrifice they made for our community. It’s an honor to participate in the memorial events commemorating this day. And we have the opportunity to continue to honor their memories every day through the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning and Tribute Center at our own Prescott Gateway Mall. The center tells the story of the Hotshots and displays artifacts, memorabilia and accounts as a way to educate and inspire residents and visitors. In addition, the center also educates visitors on wildland fire prevention and firefighting. I encourage everyone to take in this experience and take a moment to remember and honor these men. If you are moved to do so, you can volunteer at the center, to help keep their work continue.

For hours and information, go to GMIHC19.org.

Prescott represents what is wonderful about our state and our country. The patriotism, resiliency and giving character of our citizens fills me with pride all through the year. I hope each and every one of you will enjoy this 4th of July; fill it with family, reflection and celebration. God Bless Prescott! QCBN

Greg Mengarelli is the mayor of Prescott.

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By Jamaal McCoy

he habits you keep can, to some extent, determine whether you’ll be successful or not. The good news is there’s a science to developing good habits. It’s called the Habit Loop, and according to Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” it is a neurological loop that governs repetitive behavior.

There are three elements to this Habit Loop: cue, routine and reward. The cue is the trigger for the habit, the routine is the behavior that reinforces the habit, and the reward is what makes the habit worthwhile. So, for instance, let’s take the habit of taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

The cue might be an emotional state of envy caused by seeing your close friend suddenly get fitter and more attractive. This causes you to start taking the stairs more (routine). With each routine comes the reward – in this case, the pat on the back you give yourself for getting more in shape. In a nutshell, that’s how some people develop habits that lead to success.

WHICH HABITS DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE KEEP? Take a bunch of successful people, analyze their habits, and you’ll start to see a few trends.

Below, you’ll find some of the more common ones.

N Waking Up Early Successful people understand too well that early birds catch more worms – they practice it, and it pays off.

Take, for instance, Michelle Obama, the former first lady of the U.S. She reportedly starts her day as early as 4:30 a.m. Generally, when you wake up earlier, you have more time to plan for your day, which gives you more control over your life and the confidence to achieve new goals.

N Reading Considering that books are regarded as distilled forms of knowledge, it’s not surprising that successful people have a habit of reading. For instance, Bill Gates – at one point the richest man in the world – reads 50 books a year. Therefore, whether you read for pleasure or to educate yourself,

the path to self-improvement is lined with books.

N Exercising Exercise is not only key to a healthier life, but it can also be crucial to success. According to Mark Zuckerberg, the young billionaire internet entrepreneur, exercising at least three times a week keeps him fit and gives him the energy to do what he does best. Additionally, whether you’re jogging, walking or doing Pilates, staying in shape boosts mental clarity and keeps you motivated.

N Meditation Most people associate meditation with yogis or those on a spiritual path.

However, it helps if you think of it as a bit of mindfulness. Oprah Winfrey, one of the world’s richest and most influential women, has developed a meditation habit and recommends it to everyone. Typically, meditation requires isolating yourself, preferably in the morning and in a quiet environment, for at least 15 minutes a day. This fosters a heightened sense of awareness that allows you to reflect and process everything happening in your life. You can also use breathing exercises to relax and increase your concentration.

As a result, you’ll feel better, calmer and less stressed, all of which allows you to handle life and its challenges in a better way.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Knowing the science behind developing success habits helps to solve the mystery of why other people make it in life. To summarize, first understand how the Habit Loop works – cue, routine, reward. Then, take a look at the everyday habits of successful people and work at developing similar habits. Generally, it takes 21 days for a habit to take hold, so even if you have a few habits lined up for development, know you’ll be on the right track to success sooner rather than later! QCBN Jamaal McCoy is the general manager of Findlay Auto Group Prescott. He can be reached at 928-443-8300 or jmccoy@ findlayauto.com.

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red inlay with my logo.”

Eventaually, Rommel says he hopes to have a small workshop and a couple of employees. “That would be so cool, but right now it’s just me, my garage and backyard, and that’s fine because I’m having fun. I love what I to do and it’s very satisfying work.”

MY SUPERPOWER IS:

Focus. I can latch on to an idea or vision and go for it until I finish it. This helps a lot in board making. I’m also good at planning, taking into consideration many things and putting them all together to formulate a course of action.

BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED:

The best business advice I’ve gotten is from my multimedia consultant, graphic artist and somewhat of a silent partner, Elise Burnette, who tells me to “stay the course” and “stick to your guns.”

A SKILL I’D LIKE TO LEARN:

Computer graphic design. It would be great to

create digital artwork that I could turn into decals for my boards. Right now, I use all of my time to actually produce the boards.

MY ROLE MODEL IS:

I admire those people who stick to their beliefs no matter what. That takes a lot of courage. It could be Malala Yousafzai or Greta Thunberg, or it could be characters in films like those played

by John Wayne or Clint Eastwood’s character in “Unforgiven.”

MY FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION IS:

The eastern Sierra Mountains, up in the high country, the John Muir Wilderness. It’s so beautiful – crystal clear creeks, streams and lakes full of wild trout. That always draws me back. That’s what I think heaven would look like to me. QCBN For more information about Soledaddy Longboards, visit soledaddylongboards.com or call 928-640-0607.

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Memorable Camp Meals

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By Debbie Maranville

t’s summer and time to get your camping on. The North Central corridor of Arizona becomes a destination for families, friends, church groups and community organizations to enjoy the tall pines as they experience camping under the stars.

I have great memories of camping with my family as a young girl. I was able to experience family camping at Lake Shafer and Twin Mills Campground in Indiana as well as many hidden spots in Arizona. Firepits, lakes, creeks, hiking trails and boating are my favorites.

We had the opportunity to camp in trailers and tents. I personally loved the tent camping; however, now that I am a bit older and have a few more aches and pains, I find RV camping to be desirable. I am chuckling right now, for I don’t do enough camping. Writing this article is inspiring me!

Food memories of camping are also so significant. There is something about cooking bacon and eggs over an open flame in the woods. Watching the coffee percolate in our blue and white speckled coffee pot over an open flame was so worth the wait.

While writing this article, I asked a couple of my staff members, “What

is your favorite culinary memory of camping?” Here is the response: The Wilmots’ favorite camping meal is sliced beef kielbasa and ranch beans.

Rhonda would open up the can of ranch beans and pour into the Dutch oven. She would then cut pieces of the beef kielbasa and place in the pot.

Cover with foil and let simmer away.

She and her family would then enjoy their favorite meal.

Abi stated that her family had freshly prepared foods: steaks, burgers and chicken dishes with grilled vegetables and salads.

I remember a time in 2007 when my husband, Richard, and daughters, Lindsay and Stephanie, took a camping trip to Williams on the lake. I brought steaks, diced potatoes, vegetables – wrapped in foil with onions, garlic, salt & pepper – drizzled with a bit of olive oil. Of course there had to be hotdogs for Stephanie. They tease me to this day of the time we went camping and mom made “asparagus!” It was lovely.

At the present time, our catering company, Goods from the Garden is the caterer for the James 4 H Mingus Springs Camp. We have the privilege of creating culinary experiences for the youth around the state. We serve breakfast,

lunch and dinner to hundreds of Arizona youth, and a favorite meal is Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole with Tater Tots. We make a Dill-icious Ranch Dressing and all the flavors cooked together are wonderful. A great camping meal.

Whether you are camping or glamping, enjoy the culinary experiences you and your family/friends create.

Take pictures of the outdoor kitchens and meal sharing that you create and post them on our Goods From the Garden Facebook page.

We would love to hear your stories.

QCBN

Visit us at goodsfromthegarden.com or on our Facebook page, Goods from the Garden. At Goods form the Garden, our reputation has allowed us to grow significantly over the last several years thanks to the referrals of family and friends, local businesses and of course, the referrals that continue to sustain us from the community! Debbie Maranville is co-owner of Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events and The Natural Healing Garden. You can reach us at 928-237-3214.

We are located at the Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. #516. Find us on Facebook – Goods from the Garden – or goodsfromthegarden.com.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole INGREDIENTS

N Chicken breast – either cubed baked chicken breast or shredded chicken N Diced Bacon – cooked until crispy, either on the stove or in the oven N Garlic – minced N Ranch dressing N Vegetables – fresh or frozen N Shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

N This can be cooked over a campfire or RV Oven. You can use a disposable aluminum baking pan. If using frozen

spinach, thaw and squeeze to drain first. If using broccoli, place it into a pot of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until bright green.

N Combine the chicken, bacon, drained spinach or broccoli, garlic, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheeses in the greased cooking vessel.

N Stir until well incorporated.

Top with the remaining shredded cheese and cover with a lid or foil.

N Allow internal temperature to reach 165 degrees.

N Remove the lid and enjoy.

Understanding the Real Cost of Insider Attacks, How to Prevent Them

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omeone working for you right now is also working alongside some of the world’s most successful cyber criminals.

A double agent.

And before long, they’re going to take down your business from the inside. They’ll put your sensitive business data in the hands of your number one enemy.

It sounds like the plot from a mov-

ie, doesn’t it?

While it could make a great edgeof-your-seat thriller, sadly, this is a very real threat to you and your business. And it can happen for three key reasons.

REASON ONE: The most common reason is that an employee of yours is an accidental double agent.

Their lack of cyber security training means they don’t notice the warning signs of a phishing email, dangerous attachment or spoofed web page. That training gap leads to a

// The most common reason is that an employee of yours is an accidental double agent.

Their lack of cyber security training means they don’t notice the warning signs of a phishing email, dangerous attachment or spoofed web page. That training gap leads to a click on a bad link, which leaves you open to attack. //

click on a bad link, which leaves you open to attack.

This is what we call insider negligence.

REASON TWO: This next reason is scarier – you do have a malicious insider. Someone who is working for you and knows the value of your data.

They know the weaknesses in your business’s cyber security and they know how to access your sensitive data. The motivation of a malicious insider is usually financial gain, but sometimes they may be disgruntled and out for revenge.

REASON THREE: Finally, we have imposter theft. This is what we call it when someone has access to your credentials and uses them to access your business’s sensitive data.

Credential theft can be the costliest form of attack to recover from.

There are five key areas that must be in your strategy. Just remember every business is unique. To create a bespoke strategy, consult with a trusted IT support partner (hey, we

can help with this!).

KEY AREA 1: ONGOING EDUCATION

Training your team is at the core of avoiding negligent insider attacks.

KEY AREA 2: TAILORED, MULTILAYERED SECURITY Of course, you need security software. You’re being trusted with the private data of your clients and employees.

KEY AREA 3: RESTRICT ACCESS

Do you know who has access to which files within your business?

Can everyone access everything, or are your files accessible only by those who really need them?

KEY AREA 4: BUSINESS EXIT PROTOCOL We know that some insider threats are malicious. It’s sad, but true. And a percentage of these malicious attacks are carried out by disgruntled employees who

will soon be leaving the business. So, what’s your protocol for leavers?

KEY AREA 5: GOOD COMMUNICATION

It’s likely you already communicate well with your employees.

But when it comes to security, it’s important that you tell everyone why you do things the way you do them.

And remind them regularly.

Those are the five key areas for your insider threat strategy. There may be others depending on the kind of business you run, the data you handle and the clients you serve.

Keeping businesses safe before they have a data security problem is what your IT company should be consulting with you about. QCBN For additional information or to schedule an appointment to assist your business, call 928.719.7724 or visit northernazit.com.

Theo Soumilas is the owner of Northern Arizona IT servicing Arizona.

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aying everyone in the community will benefit from the opening of a state-of-the art hospital, Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli welcomed executives, administrators, healthcare professionals, elected officials, staff personnel and residents at the grand opening of SANA Behavioral Hospital during afternoon ceremonies on Dec. 9.

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The parking lot was crowded as visitors toured the SANA in Prescott 15,378-squarewas based on exfoot, one-story, tensive research recently constructed about medical needs viding acute integrated in-patient medical facility, of the broader community. psychiatric and medical estimated to cost care to between $9 million adults age 65 and Pierce told the crowd and $10 million. above on Medicare, occupancy will begin that official SANA Hospital and 55 and above Administrator with additional when the AriPamela K. Pierce zona Department contractors as they introduced Kirk of Health Services add SANA to the Olsen, principal Medical Licensing provider networks. and owner of ERH unit Healthcare, a Salt hospital and licenses surveys the In an exclusive interview Lake it with Quad hospital development City-based Hospital in Geriatric as a “Specialty Cities Business News, Pierce, a highly company that Psychiatry.” manages SANA That was expected credentialed behavioral hospitals. to occur at the end health leader of December, she Olsen said the decision with more than 30 said. years of experience, to build described the 24-bed The hospital will focus on prohospital with 14 Continued on

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By Ray Newton, QCBN was once the site of one luxurious apartments the wealthiest quartz of arketing itself as will exore gold tract spectacular mines in Central vistas “Prescott’s premier Arizona. south over panoramic looking Located on the eastern luxury apartment rolling hills and natural of Prescott and nestled edge community,” Winfield surroundon the at the ings toward the south side of Bullwhacker Ranch is nearing Bradshaw competition.

Hill, Mountains. the site was famous Pre-leasing is to for almost begin this The six-building 60 years – 1876 to month, with new apart1936 – as residents ment complex at Bullwhacker Mine. expected to begin 1470 Lee Records moving in Circle will house show that hundreds around March 1.

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rea residents who prefer apartments in the north-central area of Prescott now have that opportunity.

Willow Creek Apartments, a 160unit complex on a five-acre development located at 3137 Willow Creek Road, is accepting renters for studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom carriage house apartments. and

Owner-developer Cole Johnson told the Quad Cities house building and Business News fitness center. that the garden-style The approximate value apartments had been many years project is approaching of the total in the making. $40 million, Johnson said.

“We now have from the City of Prescott certificates Six apartment floor of occupancy. plans range Residents are moving in square footage from about 670 to in. I’m thrilled to see these new 1,188 square feet. residents in what Floor plans can be I believe are the nicest viewed at willowcreekaptsprescott. apartments of their type in the com/floorplans. community.”

Rental rates also can be viewed on the There are seven same link, Johnson buildings in the complex, one of said. They range which is the clubfrom $1,100 to $1,768 a month. Some utilities are included.

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Currently, those interested can take advantage of the grand opening promotion, which allows the choice of a six-month rental option. Also available is an extended stay rental for a minimum of 30 days.

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Prescott Regional an official groundAirStating the new port Director Robin breaking for the terminal Sobotta $15 will make it possible praised the support million passenger to inshe and terminal at crease the number the city Prescott Regional of flights to Airport had Aviationreceived from Federal and from Prescott, more than 200 invited Administration she emphaguests sized it would have Regional Administrator applauding and a dramatic cheering on Mark economic McClardy and his impact on the rethe afternoon of colleagues.

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choice. “Opening this facility marks a major milestone for the CP brand and provides the needed expansion of our capabilities as a manufacturer to serve our customers worldwide.”

McCormack has a long history of being involved with the defense industry.

He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airborne Command Post Communications Systems Engineer. He also has management experience with major defense and industrial firms that designed and manufactured a wide range of products for defense and aerospace.

Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli thanked Gov. Ducey and other state officials for their support. He also expressed gratitude to the local educational and business community, noting that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College were strong advocates for bringing CP Tech to Prescott. He also thanked Sandra Watson of the Arizona Commerce Authority for her support.

“Make no mistake. It is a new day in Prescott in having this company here as the national headquarters,” he said.

EXPANSION ANTICIPATED

Following the formal program, CP Tech staff members led visitors on a guided tour of the complex. During that tour, it was noted that other hightech firms – some international – will soon be partnering with the company.

The 50,000-square-foot facility

will manufacture high performance computer platforms, custom military, industrial computers, monitors and keyboards for military and commercial markets. That includes the production of world-class combat-proven Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for defense, federal and commercial customers, according to Mark Kempf, vice president of CP Tech.

In another example, CP Tech announced it has teamed with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to design and manufacture the Portable Aircraft Control Station (PACS) for the U.S. Air Force. PACS is a rugged system expected to perform direct connections with aircraft in pre- and post-flight operations and engine functions. CP Tech personnel say PACS will provide a compact, yet cost-effective solution for the Air Force.

Dozens of former California employees have relocated to Prescott, Kempf said. He indicated that at least 150 employees would be in place within the next two years.

“We want to build another 50,000-square-foot complex next door, but we need to get the current facility fully loaded first,” said Kempf. He estimated by 2024, CP North America will offer complete end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. He also estimated that even more high-tech employees will be recruited. QCBN

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meeting, they don’t show up for the interview.”

She says the hotels were able to keep their core staff and most of those in management positions through the pandemic. “We never actually closed or had to force a furlough, and for that we are blessed. But we’re struggling with finding housekeepers, or even front desk employees.

It’s very tough and frustrating.”

Flores is regularly approving overtime requests and salaried workers are doing more. “One of the things we did internally was look at the people we did have who are working way more hours than they used to and provide a slight bump in pay to thank them.”

But, still, she knows employees are stretched. “I’m here today making beds and doing whatever I can to get us through the day. We wish people would want to work because we definitely have work for them.”

Heiney says the business community is looking at creative ways to attract and obtain a strong workforce again.

“We’re partnering with HR directors on solutions as well.”

She points to a back-to-work incentive being implemented at Rosa’s Pizzeria on Gurley Street in Prescott.

“Skyler Reeves has created a college scholarship fund for his employees,” she said. “Having a restaurant owner step outside the box like that is a really neat idea.”

“About six weeks ago, I got frustrated trying to outcompete other employers to fill jobs,” said Reeves. “I decided to look at the situation as a challenge, not an obstacle.”

The scholarship at his restaurant is available to benefit eligible employees who maintain an average of 32 hours of week while taking a full schedule of classes at Yavapai College. “It shows we are willing to reinvest in our employees and that speaks to the culture of our company. It gives employees something they can take with them forever and leaves them with a love and affinity for the company for a

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The greater Phoenix area has more ground and rail transportation compared to the Prescott region; however, company leaders, especially with smaller privately owned companies, may put more weight on affordability, outdoor options and four seasons, said Heiney.

The trend of companies moving to Arizona has been underway for a few years, but the pandemic accelerated timetables for many, Heiney added.

Attracting companies and organizations is big business, and Arizona is succeeding in its efforts. But, the story was different a short time ago.

The state was one of the hardest hit during the Great Recession, said Patrick Ptak of the Arizona Commerce Authority. The senior vice president of executive initiatives said that after 300,000 jobs were lost and $3 million in state revenues dried up, state leaders realized the urgent need for economic diversification. The Arizona Commerce Authority was then created, with a focus on attracting high value industries like aerospace, defense, biopharma and technology.

A decade after ACA’s inception, new business construction and renovations are underway across the state, said Ptak. “Arizona offers the complete package, with a highly skilled and growing workforce, low-cost business environment, affordable and reliable energy, and proximity to some of the biggest markets a day’s drive away.”

long time, hopefully referring their friends to come work for us.”

And, the investment is paying off. “I have to say I didn’t know what to expect, but it has raised the profile of Rosa’s in the community and spurred a ton of interest.”

The pizzeria owner has incorporated other ideas as well, such as investing in better equipment to make jobs easier.

“I believe a better place to work will attract better employee,” he said.

In May, Governor Doug Ducey announced his plan to support Arizonans getting back to work and help employers fill the thousands of jobs available across the state.

Beginning July 10, he says Arizona will no longer be taking the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, and instead will offer bonuses to returning workers, along with child care support, educational opportunities and rental assistance.

“In Arizona, we’re going to use federal money to encourage people to work, instead of paying people not to work,” he said.

Through the Governor’s Back To Work program, Arizona will set aside $300 million of federal resources to offer a one-time bonus of $2,000 to eligible individuals who return to the workforce and get a full-time job, while those who return part-time will receive $1,000. The bonus will be awarded when the individual has left the unemployment insurance program and completed at least 10 weeks of work with an employer, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

“We’re hopeful that when the governor’s order comes to pass, more people will sign up for work and be gainfully employed,” said Heiney. QCBN

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Renovations like this one are underway throughout Arizona to accommodate business relocations. This 32,000-square-foot Tucson facility will be the new headquarters for CIS Global. The company manufactures electronics products for various technologies, including computers and appliances. Photo by Theresa Bierer

Ptak said these changes in what he calls Arizona’s robust innovation ecosystem will likely continue because tech companies want to be near other pioneers. Major companies like Intel, Raytheon, Benchmark Electronics and numerous others are driving these advancements in the state, he added, along with Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.

A lot of people can look at Arizona’s growth and wonder how it affects them, Ptak said. He quotes Bureau of Economic Analysis statistics showing that state residents experienced some

of the country’s most significant wage and personal income growth during the past year.

“When you are bringing in more high paying jobs, it has a growth effect for the entire economy, with more people spending money at local restaurants, businesses and traveling to other parts of the state,” said Ptak.

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity recently published the 2019-2029 Projected Employment Report. It calculates that nearly 550,000 jobs will be added during the next decade, representing a 1.6% annual growth in the state. QCBN

Brent Moser (left) and Mike Sutton, principal consultants with Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, have been involved in a two-year marketing plan for the 500-acre land parcel. Courtesy photo

tourism economy of Williams and the greater Flagstaff area.

“It has the potential to be a catalyst for economic prosperity in Williams by galvanizing area hoteliers, merchants and restaurants,” Moser said. “We believe the entertainment component will help to grow the average Williams tourist stay from approximately 1.5 days to three days, which will be a boon for Coconino County.”

The need for housing is really the driving force behind the project, Moser said, and the process has begun to get all the approvals and entitlements in place, with the goal of breaking ground in early 2022.

Moser is an Arizona native who lives in Phoenix.

“As a teenager, I was actually on one of the initial voyages of the Grand Canyon Railroad,” he said. “Mike and I work all over the state of Arizona, including current activity in the Flagstaff area.”

Additional details about the project are expected to be released in the coming months. QCBN

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