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INSIDE THE AUGUST 2021 ISSUE: Area Businesses Feeling Demand p.3

Creativity Flowing at Fiber Creek p.8

Mountain Bike Track Opens in Downtown Prescott p.4

Documentary Showcasing Prescott Businesses p.11

Company Relocates to Help Navajo Nation Battle COVID p. 6

ERAU Leader Recognized as Influential Woman p.12

Center for the Future Makes its Home in Downtown Prescott Six high-tech firms are now partners By Ray Newton, QCBN

hat was formerly a City of Prescott annex building behind City Hall is now home to the Center for the Future, a hub for innovation, incubation, business attraction, growth and retention of cutting-edge technology firms. It became official at noon, Friday, July 13, when CFF President and Di-

West (Systems Engineering Group is a subsidiary of AXIENT), CyberCore International, GSIS and a stealth rector John Haass, Ph.D., was joined by leaders from the community, city, start-up named NEWCO. Also in the complex is Cyber Warfare Range, a Yavapai County, State of Arizona digital jungle gym that offers training and representatives of Congress in and competition to participants. declaring the CFF officially at home During a program organized by at 220 South Marina. the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Phase 1 of the project will be housed in approximately 3,500 square and emceed by spokesperson Sanford Cohen, several speakers emphasized feet of leased space in the former how the center will stimulate the City Annex. High tech firms located economy by supporting employment there include Simple WAN, SEG

and retention of local college and university graduates. Harry Oberg, former Prescott mayor and now District 1 Supervisor on the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors (BOS), said, “I want our bright, talented young people to remain here in the Quad Cities.” Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli said when he first heard the term “incubator” associated with the CFF, he thought of the incubators his Continued on page 38

Revved Up for Adventure New motorcycle shop offering powerful vehicles to explore Quad Cities’ surroundings By Stan Bindell, QCBN

GO AZ Motorcycles General Manager Scott Walz and Parsons Powersports Vice President Gina Marra tempt motocross enthusiasts with a flashy lineup of bright green Kawasaki KX 450 motorcycles outside the new Prescott Valley shop. Photo by Stan Bindell August 2021 | Issue 8 Volume 9

ith a thrust in the popularity of powersports during the pandemic and optimism about the continuation of record recreational vehicle sales, GO AZ Motorcycles has opened shop in Prescott Valley after purchasing Star Island Motorsports, bringing their total to six stores in Arizona. “I think people were looking for alternate ways to stay active and be entertained, with so many other options impacted by the pandemic. Powersports vehicles provided the perfect alternative,” said Gina Marra, vice president overseeing Parsons Powersports operations. “We look forward to building on that success as

well as introducing the GO AZ Motorcycles experience to the Prescott Valley riding community.” GO AZ Motorcycles, an Arizona-based Powersports group founded by American entrepreneur, philanthropist and Powersports enthusiast Bob Parsons, has acquired Star Island Motorsports from proprietors Gary Hangeveld and Scott Walz. Walz is staying on as general manager. Marra started riding when she was 5 years old and later started racing motocross. “I understand the energizing feeling you get when you’re on a bike. It can truly be life-changing for people. Mr. Parsons is a motorcycle enthusiast and launched GO AZ Motorcycles in 2008 to

provide the riding community with the absolute best customer experience possible. I shared Bob’s vision and passion for powersports and am proud of the reputation we’ve established in the riding community.” Marra said their dealerships are event-centered. “We’ll be hosting events, rides and workshops. The vast majority of our staff are active in the motorcycle and/ or UTV/ATV community,” she said. “Our dealerships also partner with local charities and community service groups when hosting events, providing an opportunity for those groups to raise awareness and donations for their cause.” After being involved in riding as a youth, she started working for a dealership in her home state of Michigan. “These days, I’m more active on the trails in my UTV. AriContinued on page 39

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Rick Johnson, owner of The Blue Note in the Prescott Gateway Mall, says his guitar shop has been a popular place during the pandemic as people have picked up new hobbies and musicians have had more time to practice their skills. Photo by Stan Bindell

Quad Cities Businesses Experiencing Growth By Stan Bindell, QCBN

hether they are vineyards, restaurants or specialty shops, locally owned businesses are reporting relief as the world starts to feel more normal.

including soft rock, bluegrass and country, on Saturday afternoons. Amato hopes to offer acoustic performances on Sunday afternoons soon. Meanwhile, the Winey Cats tasting room is undergoing renovations. For more information, visit wineycats.com.

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Granite Creek Vineyards in Chino Valley is grateful for its strong base of local customer support that was built up before the pandemic and kept the business in operation with window service. “Most of the business came from regulars and people from the neighborhood,” said Manager Ann Kennedy. “They wanted to know how we were doing, and we couldn’t have done it without them.” New owner Alie Amato purchased the business in Chino Valley last February. Her plan was to turn the property into a cat sanctuary. However, the customer demand was such that Amato decided to keep the vineyard open while still caring for cats on the grounds. Granite Creek Vineyards offers live music,

Housed in a little red barn building in Chino Valley, Heidi Lane Café is open and business is growing. Owners Joseph Swifka and Emily Hughes opened the restaurant in December 2019 just before COVID-19 hit, and almost closed down during the pandemic. Heidi Lane Café promotes healthy food selections, created from the owners’ organic farm and other local farms. Everything is made on-site except for cured meats and cheese. “We try to champion our local farmers, ranchers and other producers who are passionate about supplying high quality [foods],” said Swifka. “For a small city, we have a strong Continued on page 39

Alie Amato and Ann Kennedy of Granite Creek Vineyards are happy to toast to the return of outdoor gatherings and live music. Photo by Stan Bindell

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Community Test Drives New Bike Pump Track Mountain biking enthusiasts practice their skills in downtown Prescott

By Stan Bindell, QCBN

rescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA) and the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department enjoyed a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new bike pump track on July 7 at Granite Creek Park in Prescott. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremony. About 200 people attended the ribbon cutting and party, while more than 20 bikers used the pump track behind them. Music was playing and food was available while people found shade and a breeze under the trees in the near 100-degree heat. A pump track is a closed-loop practice track consisting of berms, jumps and rollers connected by bank turns. Riders “pump” their way through in a continuous loop for as long as they wish, without having to pedal. Riding a pump track helps people learn, practice and improve their bike skills while gaining confidence and having fun. It’s a place all ages and skill levels can enjoy. Ximena Florez, board president of PMBA, said they thank the City of Prescott for assisting them throughout the process and providing the land and materials. Florez said they began working on the planning for the pump track two months ago. She said not all roads are kid-friendly, so it is good to have a pump track in the park. After the city agreed to be a partner, Florez started a GoFundMe page and raised $56,000, surpassing the group’s fundraising goal of $50,000. The additional funding will go toward the track’s maintenance. Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center was the largest sponsor of the project, with a donation of $10,000. There were many other donors, including bike supporters who sent in $10 or $25. “Those donations show how the community supports us,” said Florez.

Prescott Recreation Services Director Joe Baynes praised the effort and teamwork that went into the project. “Prescott has a growing reputation as a mountain biking destination and this new amenity adds to that. I want to thank PMBA and the entire community for the fundraiser that helped get this done. This is a great example of a partnership. PMBA had the idea and we had the property. That’s how we build partnerships and the community.” Florez also thanked Josh Crothers from Prescott Landscape Professionals and the volunteers who gave their time to help. “This is the best thing to happen since I moved here two years ago,” said Mike Suit, the ride pro at Archer’s Bikes in Prescott Valley. “A pump trail teaches so much about how to use the bikes. I used to be a downhill racer. This is big kid stuff. Now that I’m older I like to let the kids set the pace.” Suit, a retired police officer, lived in California before moving to Mesa to help the owner of Archer’s Bikes open his first shop in Mesa and then in Prescott. While in California, he would lead bikers out on trails for rides. In Mesa, he said the trails weren’t close enough, but in Prescott, there are plenty of trails – and the pump station gives bikers another option. Suit plans to lead bike outings in Prescott in a couple months. He said those outings will be announced on the Archer’s Bikes Facebook page. Zvika and Ruth Ashkenazi are passionate mountain bike riders who moved here two years ago because of the mountain bike riding opportunities. They came to the ceremony to show their support for the pump station. They were married 24 years ago and went mountain biking for their honeymoon. “This is a great addition to the community,” said Zvika. Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote mountain biking, trail access and diverse riding opportunities on Prescott-area public lands through community education, advocacy, tourism and unified action. QCBN

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Disinfecting in Hopes of Reopening the Navajo Nation As the delta variant spreads, two young men from Tennessee continue to fight the coronavirus with deep cleaning and deep caring By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

s medical experts and scientists battle COVID-19 and its variants, some consider the newest battle to be coronavirus fatigue: a disinterest in wearing masks, social distancing, sanitizing and practicing other public safety measures following the many months of staying at home and avoiding public gatherings. One business armed and fighting that war is Southern Solutions Environmental (SSE). Two cousins from Tennessee began this small decontamination startup in November 2019, just before the pandemic broke out globally. They moved their company to Window Rock on the Navajo Reservation last June, with no business contract in place and no expectations about being paid for their services. Ike Hawkersmith, 27, and Collin Anderson, 26, are SSE’s field generals. They also are warriors on the front line in the battle to wipe out infectious germs in public parks, museums, jails, police buildings, govern-

ment vehicles and anywhere people can’t work from home on the Navajo Nation. Their uniform is a HAZMAT suit. Their weapon is Deacon7, a disinfectant commonly used in the agriculture industry. “It kills coronavirus in under 60 seconds,” said Anderson. “It’s safe for all forms of contact. After eight hours, it breaks down into water and evaporates.” The chemical disinfectant is made by Sandia Labs operating out of Scottsdale.

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Hawkersmith and Anderson grew up together. “We are like brothers,” said Anderson. “We went our separate ways in life and did our own thing, but life brought us back together just before the pandemic. We saw what was coming in reports out of Wuhan [China] in November 2019. “We decided it was time to launch and we refitted the business for the inevitability of what was about to happen.” Hawkersmith’s dad was an environmental scientist who died

suddenly in a bike accident two years ago. Ike inherited his environmental cleanup services company. Meanwhile, Anderson was in the army as an infantry soldier with the Tennessee National Guard. During his six years of service, he pursued his interest in medicine, becoming an EMT and nurse. Not long after earning his nursing license, COVID-19 hit. The business partners were following the news about coronavirus hot spots in big metropolitan areas like New York City and Los Angeles. But the hot zone that really caught their attention was the one bubbling up in the middle of the desert. “The Navajo Nation was being disproportionately affected,” said Anderson. Factors making it hard to control the virus there, he said, included the lack of running water and electricity in many Navajo homes, as well as cultural traditions that favor large family gatherings and tight-knit communities. “We talked to the Navajo Area Indian Health Service incident commander at the time and he told us he needed people out there. They didn’t have any money, but if we could help, they needed it.” SSE settled in the Chinle area for its base of operations and began Continued on page 36

Dressed in HAZMAT suits, the Southern Solutions Environmental team is on a mission to decontaminate as many essential facilities in the U.S. as possible. Courtesy photo

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For the Love of Fiber Owner of Prescott’s only fiber arts store spins a creative course through the pandemic

By Betsey Bruner, QCBN

he names are colorful and exotic: Filatura di Crosa, Mountain Colors and Queensland Collection for yarns; Clover, Hiya Hiya and Karbonz for knitting needles and crochet hooks; Ashford, LeClerc and Schacht for weaving looms and spinning wheels; and Frabjous Fibers, Sweet Georgia and Louet for fibers. These are just some of the tools of the trade for the passionate fiber artist. All these and more local, domestic and international products can be discovered at Fiber Creek, Prescott’s only fiber arts shop. Textile art is one of the oldest forms of art in human existence, with the fashioning of clothing and blankets to provide warmth. This ancient practice has reinvented itself through the ages, gaining new popularity since the 1920s, with original art developments in textiles. Arizona native Carma Koester took her lifelong passion for all the fiber arts to a new level when she established Fiber Creek in 2008, with the goal of creating an environment for learning and sharing in the community. ”I have done handiwork of different disciplines since about the age of 5, from sewing, quilting, knitting and crochet,” said Koester, who will be 75 this month. “My grandmother and mother were the ones who guided me. I was such a tomboy. My grandmother thought I needed balance in my experiences.” Koester located the current 1,950-square-foot space after pur-

chasing “A Good Yarn” from Debra Dorrell, who now teaches classes at Fiber Creek. “I knew we needed a bigger space and easier access for customers,” Koester explained. “Since I have been here, there have actually been about four fiber stores in this area. We are the only remaining fiber arts store.” Early in 2020, the frightening march of COVID-19 across the land brought many new challenges, including the task of remaining in business. “The pandemic has been very difficult for many businesses,” she said. “We are hanging in there through sheer will and determination. We have had many people from all over Arizona, as well as locally, telling us, ‘Please do not go out of business,’ but the climate is guarded because of everything that has happened in the last year and a half.” Koester, who was born in Phoenix, calls herself “a worker bee” and routinely works six-day weeks, including weekend hours, repairing looms and spinning wheels. Her husband, Mark Koester, who is retired from the heating and cooling business, sometimes assists her with a variety of repair projects. The couple lived in Prescott for 34 years before moving to Chino Valley three years ago. They have one living son who lives in Chino. “Our other son passed away 15 years ago,” she said. The heart of Fiber Creek is the full schedule of classes, including weaving, taught by Koester, and beginning crochet, taught by Dorrell.

// Koester has a philosophical take on creativity. “I have found over the years, people who do tactile things learn to use their creative mind to accomplish tasks that can be mundane and boring because they allow their subconscious mind to get involved in what they’re doing.” //

Fiber Creek owner Carma Koester has been helping textile artists around the state find the tools and materials they need for more than a decade. Photo by Kay Lyons

“My staff, Anna Sue, Gale, Katie, Kristin and Verla, are the greatest workers and team players, with hundreds of combined years of experience,” she said proudly. “Our success can be attributed to them.” Koester has a philosophical take on creativity. “I have found over the years, people who do tactile things learn to use their creative mind to accomplish tasks that can be mundane and boring because they allow their subconscious mind to get involved in what they’re doing.” In some ways, the pandemic may have benefited the fiber arts. “I think fiber arts are having a new resurgence because many who were home realized that they needed to be productive,” Koester noted. “Classes are now starting to pick up, but until the climate is right for some, they are still hesitant.” Although some local fiber artists were working with yarn and inventory that they had in their homes, they did order supplies online. In the store today, sales include supplies and equipment for the fiber arts disciplines and occasionally some of the handcrafted items throughout the store.

Sandra Miner is one of the local artists using many of the services and materials the shop offers. Miner said Fiber Creek “functions unofficially as a community center” for people with any of the fiber arts hobbies of knitting, crocheting, weaving and spinning. “Carma and her well-qualified staff and instructors are welcoming to learners at any level. They offer classes, private instruction and free on-the-spot help with any project,” she said. “Personally, this is where I learned to knit when I retired and that has created a hobby as well as a group of friends. This business has provided a place to come to, especially for those of us who are aging. We are seeing the young generation developing their creative skills also.” The town of Prescott has “many small business owners with compelling stories,” she continued, including Koester, who has sacrificed so much to keep her business afloat. “Carma has subsidized it during the pandemic downturn with her own funds,” Miner said. “She views the shop as a business that also provides a community service.” For Koester, being a “worker bee”

includes exercising her boundless creative energy. “I do everything: I carve in wood, I hand build ceramics, I paint,” she said. “I learned to carve wood when I was 9 or 10, and I’ve drawn my whole life. I’ve sewn from before I started school.” However, her greatest love is weaving, which came later in life. “I got into weaving by accident when my friend wanted me to be her substitute teacher at the college,” Koester said. “She told me I needed to learn one more thing and that was weaving. Spinning followed that.” Fiber Creek also provides a place for “charity-minded people to do things for the local shelter,” such as creating comforting blankets. “When you accomplish something, you can get through the rough spots in life,” she said. Recently, Koester has been experimenting with challenging media like dichroic and glass fusing. “Well, I do it all because I like the challenge of learning new things. Age 75 is not too old to learn something. I think being productive is one of the best things. Accomplishment is the cherry on top of the sundae.” QCBN

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Prescott Couple Describes Bombing Attack in Israel Terry and Sanford Cohen were visiting their daughter and family By Ray Newton, QCBN

logical and economic center. Though the city’s population is only about 500,000 people, the surrounding t was almost 9 a.m., May 11, In Tel Aviv, Israel. Prescott residents metroplex makes it Israel’s most popSanford and Terry Cohen had just ulous urban center at 4 million (the returned to their high-rise apartment whole country’s population is about from visiting their adult daughter, her 9 million). “It is a major target for husband and year-old granddaughter. Hamas and terrorists,” said Sanford. For comparison, Israel has 8,550 Suddenly, throughout the metroplex of several million people, sirens began square miles; Yavapai County has 8,128. screaming. Officials warned, “Find On that spring morning, the safe bomb shelters.” People scramCohens stood at their apartment bled to personal and public shelters. balcony watching rockets sail from The Cohens, visitors in Tel Aviv the southwest horizon of the Gaza since April 26, said it alarmed them Strip. The Israeli military launched to hear sirens while driving to their apartment. “It was scary,” said Terry. missiles skyward to intercept them in counterattack. “We did not want to be outside.” Sanford said they had a fully Though they have been Prescott equipped bomb shelter in their residents since 1985, the Cohens apartment. When the Hamas rocket love international travel. They are attacks stopped, Terry said Israel founders of Arizona’s Hometown retaliated by bombing specific sites Radio Group, nine different stations in the Gaza Strip identified as Hamas throughout Central and Northern strongholds. Arizona. They especially enjoy Days later, after a cease-fire had visiting the Middle East because of history, tradition, food and “fascinat- been announced, the couple reported that Hamas launched incendiary ing cross-mixes of cultures.” Tel Aviv, located near the Mediter- balloons. “That really angered me, for the balloons were colorfully decoratranean coastline, is Israel’s techno-

The team of Terry and Sanford Cohen, co-founders of Arizona’s Hometown Radio Group, recently returned from Tel Aviv, where they experienced rocket bombings launched by the Islamic Jihad. Photo by Ray Newton

ed, packaged like gifts – fancy paper, ribbons, sometimes with toys or stuffed animal to appeal to kids. And the balloons could explode.” The Cohens remained in Tel Aviv for several more weeks. They enjoyed touring Israel, though Terry said gasoline was about four times the cost of what it was in the U.S. “We had a small car with great mileage – and we

did a lot of walking,” she said. Longtime Community Amplifiers The Cohens did not know that when they first arrived in the greater Prescott area in 1985, they would own radio stations. “We came to Arizona from Atlanta because we found an FM frequency – only one of two available in the nation at that time – was available in Prescott

Valley,” said Sanford. “We built our first radio station – KPPV – with 500 watts of power. Our transmitting antenna was nailed to a line pole. We were young, poor, but proud of what we did. It was amazing to go out and turn on our car radio and hear our own station.” They scored another first – nationContinued on page 39

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A ‘Shoutout’ Brings Documentary Crew to Prescott Roadtrip Nation and Arizona university students interview local professionals as they document the challenges of charting their career paths

By Sue Marceau, QCBN

f getting on a quirky green bus as a university student and traveling throughout Arizona to test drive your dream career sounds intriguing, imagine being the Prescott business owner fueling your professional journey. That prospect greeted Donna Werking, owner of Northern AZ Social, LLC, when a video production crew and three Arizona students rolled into Prescott May 15 for marketing and advertising mentorship. Driving the documentary was Roadtrip Nation, an educational production company based out of Costa Mesa, California, in partnership with the Helios Education Foundation, headquartered in Phoenix. Roadtrip Nation’s content is carried by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Producer Kyle Cadotte had discovered Werking through a feature on Shoutout Arizona, a web-based dialogue promoting conversations about life, work, parenting, finances and more as the heart of commu-

nity-building (shoutoutarizona. com/?s=donna+werking). “As a marketing specialist and business owner, Donna’s interests aligned with two of our student Roadtrippers’ interests,” Cadotte explained. “I also felt Donna’s connection to Arizona, and her dedication to serving Prescott’s businesses was an important story to showcase in the series. I spoke with many potential leaders to produce this show, and Donna stood out as an authentic and passionate leader. She was incredibly welcoming to our crew and went above and beyond to make our time in Prescott memorable.” Those two Roadtrippers were Jasmin Esmeralda Menjivar, born and raised in Phoenix, who earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical science with a minor in chemistry from Northern Arizona University; and Ezequias Fuentes, from Tolleson, in his third year at Arizona State University in Tempe. An all-student cast of three was chosen with the help of Arizona non-profits.

Donna Werking (far right), owner of Northern AZ Social, LLC, hosted three Arizona university students and a Roadtrip Nation TV production crew for a documentary about the challenges young people face in identifying their career paths after high school. Werking provided mentorship in marketing and advertising for the documentary, filmed in May and slated to run on PBS and on the Roadtrip Nation website in Spring 2022. Photo courtesy of Northern AZ Social, LLC.

“This story is told through the lens of these three Arizona students who are each facing the challenges of figuring out their educational path in the years after high school,” Cadotte explained. “Most importantly, their stories and experiences will show that there are a range of accessible

her desk, and especially those that may influence our youth in determining their path. “I was glad to be able to offer some insight on entrepreneurship and the marketing industry, while at the same time presenting a few life tips.”

post-secondary pathways – through certifications, community college, and colleges and universities – that can help them get to where they want to go, no matter their starting point or background.” Werking said she was honored to have such great opportunities cross

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ERAU Chancellor Ranks Among ‘Most Influential Women in Arizona’ Anette Karlsson begins third year leading the aeronautical university

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r. Anette Karlsson arrived in Prescott on Aug. 1, 2019, as chancellor of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Prescott campus. She pledged a university education that was personal, student-focused and totally immersive. She also emphasized the continuation of rigorous learning experiences that had positive educational and economic impacts on Arizona and the nation. Though barely known in Arizona when she arrived, a year later, she was named one of 2020’s “Most Influential Women in Arizona.” However, because of the COVID-19 shutdown of public events, the celebration was delayed until this month in Phoenix. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the prestigious event

organized by AZ Business and AZRE magazines, both of which focus on high-level corporate, business and educational executives and owners. “Being named is a testament to the number of brilliant, talented women leaders in Arizona. The program is one of the most elite and competitive in the state, ” said AZ Big Media Editor in Chief Michael Gossie. More than 2,000 women were considered. Karlsson, a native of Sweden, has achieved international prominence as an engineering and aviation expert, as well as a higher education administrator. Karlsson had a successful academic and work career in Sweden. She completed degrees in engineering – a bachelor’s in 1985 and a master’s in 1990 – at Linkoping University. During that same period, she worked for SAAB Corporation in the aerospace division. She moved to the United States,

where she served as a scientific attaché in the Swedish Embassy. Karlsson soon enrolled at Rutgers University, where she earned her doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering in 1999. She completed post-doctoral research experience at Princeton University. She later joined the University of Delaware faculty from 2008 to 2012, and became chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 2012, she moved to Cleveland State University as a professor and dean in the Washkewicz College of Engineering. Karlsson accepted the administrative position at ERAU, succeeding Dr. Frank Ayers, who retired at ERAU-Prescott and moved to the ERAU-Daytona Beach, Florida, campus. “She brought stellar academic credentials, superb executive experience, a passion for both engineering and aviation, and a team-oriented approach to the chancellorship,” said ERAU President Dr. P. Barry Butler. Continued on page 39

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Never Before Published Tattoo Images Illustrate Colorful Tale Hidden away in a basement, early 1900s designs reveal fascinating life

shop. “No grass grew under his feet,” said Lukas about her grandfather. “They were the first professional tattoo artists in Johannesburg. Back then, tattooing was for the upper classes. Even Winston Churchill’s mother had a By Stacey Wittig, QCBN tattoo.” By 1914, the fully tattooed Clark was back fascinating story that lay dormant in North America performing in a sideshow inside a trunk in a grandmother’s dark of Ringling Bros. Circus. His wife, Bertha, was basement is coming to light. Hundreds fully tattooed and billed as Princess Beatrice – of photos, hand-painted flash tattoo art and Famous Tattooed Lady. business memorabilia preserved but hid“I knew the basics of the family story. There den for almost a century illustrate the book was a trunk of stuff in Grandma’s basement. “Tattooing to Perfection” by Flagstaff author Judith Lukas. The richly illustrated book – part We were told, ‘Don’t open that trunk!’ biography, part tattoo history – is scheduled to When my brother passed away, the things were handed down to me.” She discovered be released this month. postcards, contracts, receipts, published tattoo The chronicle follows Lukas’ grandfather, designs, known as “flash,” costumes, and her tattoo artist Professor JT Clark, as he crissgrandfather’s handwritten notes about Boer crosses oceans in the late 1800s, is nearly court-martialed during the Spanish American War battlefields in the box. Tattoo artists displayed flash on the walls of their tattoo parlors War, fights in the South African Boer War, or in binders to give customers tattoo ideas. sets up a tattoo parlor for Johannesburg high “I knew I could write the story, but I knew I society, and joins the circus as a fully-tattooed could not do the historical identification of the man. artwork and the layout,” she said. That’s where “The story is a whopper, but it all really Derin Bray, Nick York and Mike Russell come happened, and it will be of interest to those who research tattoo history, sideshows, circus- in. Bray, tattoo historian and co-author of “Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors: The Liberty es and flash [tattoo artwork] of the era,” said Boys and The History of Tattooing in Boston,” Lukas, who recently retired from a career in consulted with Lukas. international import trade compliance. “He helped me a great deal. He introduced Clark moved from England to Galveston, me to Nick York, my co-author,” said Lukas. Texas, in 1884. Later, while serving in the York is a top name in the contemporary world Spanish-American War, he was jailed. “He liked to drink and get into fights,” she said. Af- of tattoo, with more than 45,000 Instagram ter that war, he left New Orleans on an animal followers at @prof.york. “My colleague Nick is very knowledgeable transport ship to South Africa and, once there, stayed to fight for the British in the Boer War, about tattoo history and styles of artwork. Without him, I could not have organized the a diamond war of sorts. Upon returning to Galveston, he confirmed book in the historical context,” she said. York collaborated with Lukas on the book project that his wife and home perished in the Great by identifying the artwork and putting it into Storm of 1900. He discovered that his pal, historical perspective. That was no small feat, too, was lost in the hurricane. Subsequently, as more than 700 never-before-published he married his best friend’s widow. The duo sailed to South Africa and opened a tattoo

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ity of Prescott officials have named Amy Bonney as police chief, following a national search. Bonney has served as interim police chief since February, following the retirement of Debora Black. “I am pleased to name Amy Bonney Chief of Police,” said City Manager Michael Lamar. “Amy has a record of outstanding leadership and service to the City of Prescott. We look forward to her new leadership role.” Bonney was born and raised in Prescott, and has served the Prescott Police Department for 23 years. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of progressively responsible roles before being named deputy chief in 2016. “It is an absolute honor to be appointed chief of the Prescott Police Department,” said Bonney. “ I am humbled to lead and serve alongside the men and women of the Prescott Police Department. Together, we will continue to lead the way in serving our community, and working collaboratively with our public safety and city partners to keep Prescott a safe and wonderful place to live, work and visit.” During her career, Bonney was awarded the Medal of Valor, Sworn Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and multiple other depart-

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mental and community awards. She is involved and active in the Prescott and law enforcement communities, currently serving as president of the Kiwanis Club of Prescott; the first vice president of the FBI National Academy Associates, Arizona Chapter Board of Directors; the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Training Committee; the Arizona Leadership and Development Program; the Boys and Girls Club Safety Committee; Prescott Women

Who Care, and American Lutheran Church music and children’s ministries, among others. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Northern Arizona University, a Master’s Degree in public administration from the University of Phoenix, and graduated with the 257th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The national search netted 35 applicants. QCBN

AH’s Valley View Care, located in Cottonwood, has offered assisted living services and end-of-life care to those without support to stay in their own home. Over the course of the pandemic, and specifically over the last year, referrals and patient volume at Valley View Care dramatically declined, ultimately reaching a state of no referrals and a census of zero this spring. As a result of this, Northern Arizona Healthcare has temporarily ceased operations of the facility and is carefully analyzing community needs, additional services that may be offered, and the best use of the facility moving forward. The organization expects to make a final decision in the next 45-60 days, and will collaborate with community and referral sources, among several groups, in the process. In addition, Northern Arizona Healthcare is reaching out to major donors who contributed resources to Valley View Care, as the organization strives to respect and honor their contributions. “Ceasing operations at this campus is not an easy decision, but necessary due to changing needs represented in an extensive period of no referrals and ultimately no patients at Valley View Care. NAH remains committed to our communities. We have not stopped offering end-of-life services, and we will retain ownership of this building,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Chief Operating Officer Josh Tinkle. “As part of the process, we’ve also reassigned all NAH colleagues at that location who requested new assignments. Those colleagues have also been trained as needed and remain valued employees within the organization.” Since ceasing operations in April, officials say no new referrals or requests for care have been received at Valley View Care. QCBN For more information, contact Northern Arizona Healthcare at 928-214-3960, or questions@nahealth.com.

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Hissing is Never a Good Sound

once had dinner with a rattlesnake. It was an uninvited guest, but nonetheless, it showed up at suppertime while I was grilling. I did what any courageous Arizonan should do who doesn’t have a long-handled shovel or a pair of snake tongs. I called the fire department – which I’ve heard is the No. 1 reason people make emergency calls to Scottsdale firefighters. I’ve also heard it’s the No. 1 call they hate. Knowing this, I called anyway.

The dispatcher explained that this particular evening was very busy with bad car accidents and could I “watch” the snake until they could get there. Oddly, I said, “Ok” and sat down on my outside patio furniture and enjoyed my medium-rare filet mignon about seven feet away from the snake (I hear they can lunge six feet). The rattler held its ground, hissing and taunting me with its flickering tongue the entire time it took me to eat the steak that melted in my mouth

like butter and the baked potato that actually was mostly butter. As I sipped my red wine holding steady eye contact with the snake, it continued to hiss. The standoff lasted an hour and 15 minutes! The funny thing about chewing and sipping this long with the music of a hissing rattlesnake playing in the background is that you get used to it. And that’s my point. If you have people in your life who are constantly hissing insults and

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threatening punishment at you, it becomes background noise. But make no mistake – it’s anything but harmless. Hearing this kind of nonsense on replay is insidious and seriously damaging to your well-being. But don’t just take my word for it, I’m sure I’m not the only woman who’s ever dined with a snake. Give a listen to what Pastor Joel Osteen offers as a prayer for those of us who do this, “Help me to develop relationships with the right people and to separate from those who keep me in the pits.” Not a bad mantra, Joel. If your home or work environment is crawling with those who continuously hiss at you, you are living your life in a slithery, dangerous snake pit. And make no mistake, the view is no good here and you need to relocate. When you listen to this kind of noise long enough, it becomes your normal playlist. It gets into your head and you start believing all the negative statements being said about you. Seriously, seven feet away is not far enough! If we want to be at our best, we need to pay attention to what we’re listening

to. If it’s not encouraging us or helping us be better versions of ourselves, we need to move out of this barren landscape of negativity. Nothing good can grow here. Joel says you need some friends who won’t let you stay down. “When you’re in the pits, when you can’t get up on your own, you don’t need people who feel sorry for you. You need people who pull you out of that pit. You need people who love you so much they won’t let you make excuses or stay discouraged or give up on your dream.” Wow, Joel. No pity party in the pit for us! We need to find people who will push us to be our best selves and not accept our sad excuses. Do not agree to sit there and listen to the hissing, even if the meal is amazing. QCBN

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YRMC Foundation Honors Granville Community

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he Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) Foundation recently honored Universal Homes and Prescott Valley’s Granville community for 22 years of generous support during a private ceremony at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) at the east campus in Prescott Valley. During the ceremony, a commemorative display was unveiled bearing a special message for hospital patients and guests that reads, “Our Granville community welcomes you to this place of healing and health. Together may we all enjoy health, peace and happiness.” Among those attending the event was Joe Contadino, owner and president of Universal Homes, along with key members of his team and members of the YRMC Foundation and Dignity Health, YRMC leadership.

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Speaking on behalf of YRMC was chief executive officer and foundation board member John Amos. In his remarks, Amos recounted how instrumental Contadino was to the establishment of the Prescott Valley campus and how his ongoing support has contributed to its continued growth. Contadino and Universal Homes were a lead donor in the YRMC Foundation’s $8 million capital campaign to help fund the Medical Center’s construction. Since opening in 2006, the support of Universal Homes and our community has enabled the continued expansion of YRMC East campus programs and services including the Breast Care Center, Family Birthing Center, Infusion Center, Advanced Wound Care services, and the Vein Center. QCBN Ken Boush is the director of marketing and communications for Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

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or 55 years, the West Yavapai Guidance Center (WYGC) has provided professional counseling to communities and thousands of families, children and adults. That service will continue – and expand – but under a new name, effective immediately. From now on, it will be “Polara Health.” “The symbolism of the new name is clear – the concept of the North Star, Polaris – as a clear and visible guide,” said CEO Tamara Player. She pointed to the stylized image that is now on all signage and official documents. “We now have more than 300 trained staff who provide compassionate care to people throughout Yavapai County,” she said. “We have offices in Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley, and we provide many community-based services as well as telehealth. That allows us to serve countywide.” Rebranding for the non-profit mental health organization began about a year ago when Polara received a grant from the Taproot Foundation, a national non-profit organization that matches expert consultants with organizations. The result was intense market analysis and review by board members, community stakeholders and staff members. That started the emphasis on focusing on the future. Polara Health: Guiding Your Way to Wellness Since 1966, is the full concept. Player, who has 27 years of professional experience, is emphatic that she, her executive assistant

New stylized signage is in place for Polara Health, a mental health organization formerly known as West Yavapai Guidance Center. Photo by Ray Newton

Deborah Baci, and the rest of the growing staff will continue their long-standing commitment to providing quality, compassionate care to our families, friends and neighbors. Noting that even though the web address has changed to polarahealth.com, Player said people can still reach the access center 24 hours a day at 928-445-5211. Client ambassadors answer calls between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Services also are available 24 hours a day at the Crisis Stabilization Unit, 8655 E. Eastridge Drive in Prescott Valley, for those experiencing a mental health crises. The facility offers psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physicians and other medical professional who can help individuals manage stress and other challenges. Also, group and individual therapy is available through Polara. QCBN

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SCORE Helping Businesses Succeed for Decades

By Logan Enright

moved to Prescott in 2018 after 41 years in the commercial audiovisual industry in Southern California. We opened and ran a successful manufacturers’ rep company for 33 of those years, serving a five-state region. I had several terrific mentors, but I wish I had known of SCORE in those days. I like to say, “I could have had a V8.” SCORE is a non-profit, volunteer-staffed, free business mentoring service. SCORE is America’s premier source of free, confidential small business advice, and was founded in 1964 as a non-profit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Because SCORE receives government funding, and thanks to our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we are able to deliver most of our offerings at no cost. During and after the pandemic, SCORE personnel were the go-to people for education on loans, grants and stimulus funds. We continue to fill that role, and our parent organization, the SBA, feeds us inquiries at a high rate. SCORE volunteers go through a training curriculum before working

with our staff of Certified Mentors. We are trained to listen and suspend judgement on clients and their ideas until we fully “get” what they’re saying. Although SCORE mentors do not actually perform physical tasks for the client startup companies, we lead, guide and recommend. Most SCORE mentors assign homework for their clients – including creating a business plan or doing a SWOT analysis (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threat). The SCORE mentor/client journey can take as long as the client needs. Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor were Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Flagstaff or Kingman. Some clients see their SCORE mentor for years every month; others take a few meetings then go on their way. The pandemic and video conferencing created an opportunity for SCORE. Called One SCORE, now clients can take on a volunteer to suit their needs anywhere in the country. One may shop for a mentor based on their specific experiences and backgrounds at score.org. With all its years in existence, SCORE has volumes of work in the form of documents, articles, videos, podcasts and workshops on everything from finance to legal, sales,

marketing, social media, search engine optimization and much more. Did I say it’s all free? Actually, some workshops do have a nominal fee. Our Northern Arizona chapter, voted 2020 Most Improved Chapter in our District and 2020 Platinum Chapter, is managed by a six-person Leadership Team, comprised of myself as chair; Dick Milon, past chair and workshop leader; Terry Fearn, incoming chair and client intake director; Bud Heitman, marketing director; Joe Jenkins, finance manager and treasurer; and Mark Bagnall, volunteer input coordinator. SCORE mentors are a diverse group of professionals who typically have held key positions in corporations or military, or have owned and run businesses themselves. Regardless of our experiences, we relish the chance to serve and to share our working knowledge with clients. Lifelong learning both for our volunteers and clients is an ongoing process at SCORE. Our volunteers are educated in the latest methods of mentoring by the top thought-leaders. Clients are similarly exposed to a wide variety of subjects, such as Grow With Google – a roadmap for success within

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Tips for Preventing STIs

By Hedda Fay

t is my passion and professional commitment to stop the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and STIs (sexually transmitted infection) in our county and state! Today, I’d like to discuss prevention. Why? Because we need to increase our knowledge to stop the STIs from being shared. Here are some ways we can prevent STIs.

ABSTINENCE

Abstinence is one way to prevent and stop the spread of HIV/STIs. If abstinence worked as the most solid solution, Arizona would not be No. 2 in the nation for syphilis. There are things occurring in our bodies naturally that can thwart even the most robust abstinence plan. They are our hormones and pheromones.

HORMONES AND PHEROMONES

That’s right! Our internal and external chemistry can take charge way more than we realize. Hormones regulate our bodily systems, including reproduction. Pheromones are chemical substances produced and released into the environment by animals and insects. As humans and mammals, we release these chemicals without our knowledge or consent. When released, these chemicals interact with the chemistry of others

in our species. Have you ever been so crazy attracted to someone to whom you would not ordinarily be attracted? Those are your pheromones talking! Your chemistry can interact with their chemistry without your knowledge, and this can have a negative impact on any abstinence plan!

MASTURBATION

Masturbation is a definite STI-free way to enjoy an orgasm. A simple Google search on the benefits of masturbation will provide you hours of good reading on the subject. Masturbation has many health benefits, including the following: better sleep, less stress, more oxygen to your brain, relaxation, relief of menstrual cramps, improved pelvic wall strength and a better understanding of yourself.

PROPHYLAXIS

People need to understand the proper use of prophylaxis, also known as condoms. Today’s condoms are more than one size fits all. They come in different sizes, materials, colors, flavors and some even glow in the dark! There are female condoms and dental dams so everyone can be equally protected while expressing themselves. Female condoms can also be used for anal sex.

LUBE

Lube, glorious lube, is an important part

of STI prevention. That’s right, lube used during any sexual acts, intercourse or masturbation reduces friction, and reducing friction also reduces the microscopic tearing that can occur during sex. These microscopic tears are the pathways microorganisms and pathogens use to enter your body. Lube can also be a pleasure enhancer, increasing sensation with condom use.

PEP

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. PEP is an amazing prevention tool that has helped thousands of people avoid getting HIV. Being treated with PEP means one is taking a medication that can stop the HIV infection of a person after a high-risk exposure to HIV. We have a short window of time to get this life-saving medication to a person – a mere 72 hours. That means we have 72 hours from the time of the high-risk exposure to get a person the medication in their mouth. This is not 72 hours for an appointment, it is 72 hours to get the medication into the person’s system, and the earlier the better. If taken once each day for 28 days, PEP medication will stop the HIV transmission. Fabulous!

PREP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis is another tool that is highly effective in stopping the transmission of HIV in people who

are considered high-risk for contracting the virus. Although it is true that you can contract HIV having unprotected sex even one time, anyone who is considered high-risk for contracting the virus should be on the daily regimen of one pill a day to keep HIV away! Don’t let the worry of not being able to get the pills prescribed to you or being able to afford it stand in your way. There are many ways underinsured or even uninsured people can receive PrEP.

REGULAR STI/HIV SCREENING

Yes, getting tested and having a dialogue about your sexual health is a great prevention tool. Did you know that most STIs are asymptomatic? It’s true! It is estimated that 50-75% of people with chlamydia do not even know they have it. We recommend making an annual STI/HIV test a part of your annual health examination. So many STIs and HIV transmissions could be avoided if medical providers would do this and if patients knew to ask for it.

TALKING

As funny as it might sound, talking about STIs is a form of prevention. Some people in their younger years contract STIs. In very young and naïve minds, people think lightning will not strike twice. We beg

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// MAYOR’S ADDRESS // BY GREG MENGARELLI

School Bells Will be Ringing and Resources are All Around

he 2020-2021 school year presented a great many obstacles for administrators, teachers, students and families. As with most everything we all experienced over the last year, school looked quite different than any other time. But, as is always the case here in our beautiful

community, everyone rose above the challenges to give our children the best in difficult times. I would like to personally extend a heartfelt thank you to Prescott’s teachers, administrators, staff, parents and students for their dedication and perseverance during the last school year.

// Now, as we all begin to come out of the pandemic and move forward to better times, students will be returning to school this academic year with things looking a bit more normal. I’ve said time and again that the resiliency and togetherness of this community is something that I take great pride in and students having the opportunity to return to some normalcy feels like a wonderful reward for all they’ve had to endure in recent memory. //

Now, as we all begin to come out of the pandemic and move forward to better times, students will be returning to school this academic year with things looking a bit more normal. I’ve said time and again that the resiliency and togetherness of this community is something that I take great pride in and students having the opportunity to return to some normalcy feels like a wonderful reward for all they’ve had to endure in recent memory. It’s important to remember, as the school year begins, that support is available to families that may need it. The Family Resource Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment, and provides school supplies, coats, shoes and more for those in need. They also provide resources for families suffering from homelessness, those enrolled in the Indian Education Program and supplies for teachers through the “Teachers Closet.” And organizations like the Launch Pad Teen Center provide a safe space for Prescott’s youth. The help and support that are available to

our citizens is truly something to be proud of and a great reminder that even in dark corners there is light and help to be found. In addition to resources for families and students, there are a multitude of local organizations that are available for those in the community that may need help in other areas. The Yavapai Justice and Mental Health Coalition has developed a website with a wealth of resources for members of the community that are in need of assistance. You can visit https://justicementalhealth.com/ to find a complete resource guide. Additionally, organizations like Prescott Area Shelter Services, Agape House of Prescott and the Coalition for Compassion and Justice provide resources and support for our citizens in need. Yavapai County and Prescott continue to do an incredible job of providing for the community and meet the needs of people experiencing a need for support.

As we put summer in the rear view and move into the fall months, we are all looking forward to the positive things to come. I wish all of our students and families a wonderful school year and am anxious to see what it holds for our community. QCBN

Greg Mengarelli is the mayor of Prescott.

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The New Choice in Hearing Protection

By Jeff Lane, Au. D.

WHY IS NOISE DANGEROUS?

Obviously, noise itself is not dangerous. Like anything, it’s how one uses ne of the first questions I ask a new patient is whether they have and interacts with noise that creates a history of loud noise exposure. potential risk. Risk is determined by both volume and duration. A loud Some say no, some mention hunting, enough sound, such as a gunshot, can and most brush it off as listening to loud music in their youth. But the truth create immediate damage. But even is that, especially in our modern world, less intense sounds, like a saw or loud music, can cause harm. This type of everyone is exposed to unsafe levels of noise at some point in their lives. While damage tends to be cumulative, meaning it occurs slowly over time. Thus, noise pollution is a major concern, people tend to be less aware of the risk. most people don’t consider it in their While temporary shifts in hearing can daily lives. However, protecting your occur, overloading the auditory system ears from loud noise is one of the best ways to protect your hearing. And there enough times can cause permanent loss. Sustained noise exposure has also are new types of earplugs designed to been shown to negatively affect mood, make that easier. focus, sleep and blood pressure.

// Obviously, noise itself is not dangerous. Like anything, it’s how one uses and interacts with noise that creates potential risk. Risk is determined by both volume and duration. A loud enough sound, such as a gunshot, can create immediate damage. But even less intense sounds, like a saw or loud music, can cause harm. //

So, who is at risk? Anyone, really. Hearing loss does not discriminate. One estimate puts the number of individuals at risk of noise-induced hearing loss at 1.1 billion. A large amount is occupation-related, but recreational noise is equally dangerous. Fortunately, noise-induced hearing loss is preventable. Avoiding loud sounds would obviously be the best solution, but is not always a viable option. When loud noises cannot be avoided, hearing protection becomes necessary. The crux is that most people do not utilize it. An estimated 70% of those exposed do not adequately use hearing protection. Luckily, there is a new option to help address this issue.

A NEW TYPE OF HEARING PROTECTION

Phonak, one of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers, has developed a new line of hearing protection called Serenity Choice. Serenity Choice is an innovative line of hearing protection with multiple features that address common barriers to hearing protection use. First, they are readily available. They can be purchased “off the shelf” at the office of any participating hearing care professional. This style comes in three different sizes. If you are somebody who needs to wear them more

regularly, they can be custom molded. Impressions would be taken using medical grade silicone, which would be shipped to Phonak for manufacturing. Even this scenario is quick, requiring only a 15-minute appointment for the impressions and two weeks for manufacturing. Having three sizes for the standard ones and an option for custom ones also ensures a proper fit and long-lasting comfort. The earplugs are also designed for different scenarios. A person wanting more tranquility at the office has different needs than someone riding a dirt bike. Serenity Choice has options for Music, Shooting, Motorsport, Work (home improvement and gardening), Comfort (office), Sleep, Fly and Swim. Most scenarios have the ability to choose different strength filters, depending on how much noise reduction is desired. These filters can be easily changed by the wearer themselves. Shooting and Fly are the only ones that cannot be switched, always providing high and low levels of reduction, respectively. The filters are also designed to allow safe levels of sound to pass through, allowing for better communication ability and environmental awareness compared to other styles.

Serenity Choice also takes ear health into consideration. The filters are composed of a special membrane and mesh material, which allows for airflow into the ear canal. This is different than a foam plug, which closes off the ear canal entirely. Allowing for airflow means the ear won’t get sweaty when wearing these plugs, preventing bacteria from growing. This is especially important for those with chronic middle ear issues. It also allows sound to enter when wearing the Swim plugs. Thus, kids or adults who need to keep their canals dry can do so while in the pool, but still hear their loved ones calling to them. Taking a proactive approach to hearing health can help to protect your ears longer and ensure they are working to the best of their ability. Phonak Serenity Choice is a great new tool to help in achieving this goal. QCBN Trinity Hearing Center is located at 1330 N. Rim Dr., Suite B in Flagstaff. For more information, visit the website at TrinityHearing. net. Jeff Lane is a doctor of audiology with a passion for improving the lives of others. Dr. Lane may be reached at 928-522-0500 or at audio@ trinityhearing.net.

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Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena Parents believe raising horses and participating as a team teaches strong family values

By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

resh off a first place team-roping win at the Pioneer Days Rodeo in Clovis, New Mexico, on a Babbitt Ranches horse named Tubs, 19-year-old Cy Singer quietly conferred with his younger sisters on the front row of the bleachers at the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale. Cy, 18-year-old Sherina and 16-year-old Shaelene are big fans of Babbitt horses. They have three at home on their Bird Springs ranch north of Winslow. Busy with rodeo competition and travel through the summer, the teens were all in one place on Saturday, July 10, holding their ground amongst more experienced and knowledgeable ranchers who had every intention of winning in the lively auction at the Babbitts’ Spider Web Camp, some 35 miles north of Flagstaff. “We did our homework,” said their dad, Charley Singer. “Our mind was set on the grulla [a black-based foal]. There were a lot of people and their minds were set on the grulla. Cy and Sherina and Shaelene, they wanted the grulla. I told them to look at the other bloodlines from the beginning so your mind is not just on the grulla, just in case there are a lot of bidders, at least you got one at the beginning.” Taking their dad’s advice, Cy bid on a bay filly, the fifth of 23 foals at the sale. He won the bid at $3,600. Two horses later, more bidders swiftly joined the contest for the popular grulla. Calm and cool, Sherina handled the action like a pro, raising her program in subtle response to the auctioneer’s invitation to bid, maintaining her steadfast determination and never faltering from her intention. After a spirited back-andforth volley from the stands, the young woman in the black shirt and

baseball cap won the prize at $8,900. “We knew they were all good here,” she said of the foals. “We like their bloodline and speed.” The family felt good about scoring two fillies at the 2021 event. Both will stay on Babbitt Ranches with the mares for their first year, learning from the herd how to maneuver across the rocky high desert and how to be horses on the open range. “I want to thank Babbitt Ranches for doing the Colt Sale every year and selling really good horses,” said Charley. “People might keep them for trail riding, therapy or competition. I’m sure they change lives.” Sherina and her mom, Yvonne, had recently returned from the Indian National Finals Rodeo in North Dakota, where Sherina placed in the break-away roping competition. Charley says he and Yvonne raised their children (six total) to take care of horses. “My kids brush, wash and walk them and they rodeo. It’s an important value to learn how to take care of animals. Horses are very special. They are not just animals, they are part of the family and they can change lives. They changed mine. And when you work with horses, it’s a partnership. A lot of them know what you think and what you feel. They are very important to our lives as a family.” Shaelene goes to Winslow High School. Cy and Sherina attend college online. But summertime means traveling all over the West for the Singers – from Montana down to Oklahoma and Texas and over to California – to participate in rodeos. They all compete, even the parents. And they study horses wherever they are. “Babbitt Ranches’ horses are very smart and strong. They can take more work, they can take the pressure. They know when they are competing.

For the Singers, rodeoing is a family affair. Cy, Sherina, Shaelene, Yvonne and Charley participate in competitions that take them all over the West. Cy and Sherina successfully bid on two fillies at the 2021 Babbitt Ranches Annual Hashknife Colt Sale, which they plan to raise and ride at their home in Bird Springs. Photo by Kay Lyons

A lot of horses will have an attitude or not perform. These are more calm, sophisticated animals,” said Charley. “Heritage is important and we’re glad the Babbitt Ranches are nearby and that they’re keeping the traditions of the Western way of life alive. They have the right tools, meaning good horses.” Charley says the investment for the foals is worth the reward of raising healthy, confident, positive kids. “Oh yeah, it costs money, but imagine how much time they are going to spend on the horse and how much affection they are going to give to the horse and get in return through the pleasure of riding and the pleasure of teaching. I tell my kids, ‘You don’t just cross paths with any horse. They are important in our lives – not just our everyday lives, but in our traditions. They are meaningful.” The Singers’ formula for raising strong kids is three-fold: accepting the Lord, raising animals and being involved in sports. “It can be any sport. Kids should be supported by their family. Any kid out there just needs encouragement. They need to be told, ‘You can do it,’” said Charley. QCBN

Proven to be rodeo champions and solid ranch horses, Babbitt Ranches horses drew hundreds of adoring spectators at the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale. Photo by Kay Lyons

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Arizona Foothills Volunteers Supporting Pets, People, Firefighters in Emergencies

By Betsey Bruner, QCBN

hree years ago, when her young son was gravely ill, Sunny Parker prayed and made a promise: “My son was dying in the hospital. I prayed, ‘Lord if you spare his life, I will spend the rest of my life doing good.’ My son walked out of there. The Lord kept his promise, so I kept mine. I try to spend as much time as I can educating people about defensible space, protecting the desert, and doing what I can to keep my promise.” True to her promise, her good works have been many and varied through the years, including a flight early on to bring relief to a child in need. “When I started, I went to Maryland to pick up an emotional support animal for a young man who needed it,” Parker recalled. “I flew and I was the only person on the airplane. I never intended for this to turn into what it has; it just sort of happened.” What has happened is the creation of Arizona Foothills 911, a pending non-profit organization in the form of an emergency support chapter

designed to help neighbors and their animals when emergencies and tragedies strike. The Arizona Foothills area includes Cave Creek, Carefree, New River, Desert Hill, Rio Verde, North Scottsdale, Black Canyon City and Anthem; however, the group helps where it is needed all over the state. With the motto, “Neighbors helping neighbors because it’s the right thing to do,” the chapter’s goal is to “Save our homes, save our deserts/ forests, save our pets and save our firefighters,” said Parker, who is the president and founder of the organization. There is also an Arizona Foothills 411 site that sends out alerts about car wrecks and notifies residents in surrounding communities about fires, floods and other emergencies. “It gets the word out to NAU [Northern Arizona University] and U of A [University of Arizona] kids about road emergencies in those areas,” she explained. “We’re starting to grow and more people are reaching out to me. People in Northern Arizona can post there, too. We’d like to help people establish chapters,

so we can save our beautiful way of life. My goal is to have a chapter in Flagstaff and a chapter in Sedona and to eventually cover the entire state of Arizona.” Parker operates the chapter out of a back office at her home in Cave Creek, which will soon be ready for use by firefighters and first responders during emergency scenarios if needed. Located on three acres, Parker said she has “a zoo here – geese, chickens horses, tortoise, dogs, cats, fish and two Mexican parrots.” The chapter began about two-anda-half years ago. It numbers around 10,700 members and operates with a board of directors. An updated website is expected by January 2022. The chapter started in time to help out during some large fires. During recent fires in Bagdad, the Arizona Foothills 911 community delivered a large truckload of clothing, food and pet supplies to area residents. More recently, the community collected more than 3,500 pounds of dog food, cat food and litter for Globe. In 2020, during the Ocotillo and Aquila fires, Arizona Foothills mem-

bers helped rescue horses, livestock and other animals, as well as people. A plan was in place to take the horses and other livestock to the Cave Creek Memorial Arena Rodeo Grounds. “It was amazing to see llamas, alpacas, horses, tortoises and many other kinds of animals be in a safe place. Prior to the big fires here, we had never had anything like this,” she said. Journeys to bring support, including her recent trip to Frontier Town in Cave Creek to distribute 300 Ready-Set-Go packets with emergency information, are documented on the group’s Facebook page at Arizona Foothills 911. All services and materials are free. Recently, veterinarians were added to the chapter, including “two horse vets, a dog vet, a reptile vet and an exotics vet,” she said. The group has reached into Northern Arizona, where volunteers have provided assistance to the Interagency Bear Jaw Fire and Fuels Management crew, firefighters aligned with the Highlands, Pinewood and Summit Fire District. “Funding for wildland firefighters

is quite limited,” Parker explained. “We were able to purchase 22 flashlights for 22 firefighters. Those were Fenix flashlights that penetrate smoke. The Bear Jaws also mentioned they were sleeping on the ground when they hike into the fires. We were so blessed to have so many people donate and raise the money so we could go to Munds Park and give each and every one of those firefighters a cot [at $389 each].” Currently, Parker and others are trying to raise money to replace the Bear Jaw’s all-terrain utility vehicle (UTV) that can be used for many purposes, including to rescue injured firefighters. “They need a new one,” she said. “We’re going to try to raise $32,000 to get those guys a new UTV. They desperately need this.” Helping firefighters and other rescuers save pets is challenging. Keeping information up to date for each pet is essential, she says, as well as having the right kind and number of pet carriers needed for each rescued animal. Continued on page 29

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Keeping Pets Safe in the Home and Garden By Loree Walden

grapes, mushrooms, raw meat, salt, meat bones, chewing gum, candy, fat trimmings, avocados, artificial sweetur homes, gardens and yards eners, garlic, onion, leeks, chives, are full of items that can be yeast dough, alcohol and coffee. Most potentially hazardous to our furry family members and, as they are of these foods result in upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, which part of our family, it is our responsimight mean a trip to your vet and, bility to help keep them safe. sadly, some of these foods could lead Little things laying around like to death soon after being eaten. coins, batteries, jewelry, paper clips, When it comes to plants, dogs rubber bands, buttons, string and and cats don’t know what’s safe to more, seem harmless to us but they munch on. Many common plants could become a choking hazard to that we have in our homes, yards or your pets. Plastic grocery bags can easily become a hazard to curious cats communities can potentially kill your who love to climb in them and play. I pet within hours. Some fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and certain can’t tell you how many times I have mulches contain ingredients that can been unloading groceries and turn make your pet very sick or worse, around to find my cat, Pooh Bear, so be sure to check the labels to all tangled up in a bag with his head make sure the product is pet-friendthrough the handles. ly. Among the many flowers and Medications, cleaning supplies, plants that are potentially deadly is plant food and other things found in Foxglove. While very beautiful with cabinets could potentially be fatal. its trumpet-like blossoms, it is very Baby-proofing your lower cabinets poisonous to dogs, cats and even or placing these types of items in humans! Cherry, plum and peach upper cabinets can help prevent accidents. The garbage can is another trees carry an extremely high level of toxicity in their leaves, pits and potential danger, as it could contain basically all areas of the tree, causing something that smells good to pets respiratory problems, anxiety, stagbut isn’t good for them at all. There gering, collapsing and even sudden are several foods that can make your death. All parts of azaleas are poisonpet sick, which should be avoided. ous and as little as ingesting 0.2% of They include, but are not limited to,

an animal’s body weight can result in poisoning. Foxtails are also extremely dangerous for our pets. The barbed seed heads of the foxtail plant can work their way into any part of your dog or cat, from the nose to between the toes and inside the ears, eyes and mouth. The problem with these seeds is they don’t break down inside the body and an embedded foxtail can lead to serious infection for your dog and even death if left untreated. One thing that is so dangerous about these is they can migrate from inside your dog’s nose and make their way to its brain or, if your dog inhales it, can make its way to a lung and perforate it. Foxtails can easily become embedded between toes, so be sure to check for foxtails and the small, barbed seed that could be hiding – you may notice swelling, limping or if your dog is constantly licking them. If your dog is shaking its head a lot, tilting it to the side or scratching more than usual, this could be signs of a foxtail in its ear, and, possibly, one that might be so deep inside the ear canal that you can’t even see it. When it comes to their eyes, if you notice redness, discharge, swelling, squinting and pawing, these all could be signs that your dog has a foxtail lodged in its eye. If you notice any of these things

that aren’t normal for your pet, you may want to schedule an appointment with your vet. Be sure to check out PetMD.org, which is a fantastic website that contains information on everything regarding your pets, their safety and health. Animals give us so much, including their unconditional love. In exchange, it’s our job to take care of them and make sure

no harm comes to them. The investment and time you take to make sure your home and yard are safe is easily worth the benefits you’ll receive from your pet. QCBN Loree Walden is the marketing manager for the Yavapai Humane Society.

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Knowing the Raw Facts about Pets

By Ryan Baynes

ou are pushing a cart through the supermarket, past the endless rows and aisles of food options. The great privilege of living in a first world economy comes with a downside, though: how do you decide what to eat? More importantly, what is healthy for you to eat? The endless barrage of new diet trends and fads is overwhelming. The endcaps of your local supermarket constantly being swapped out to follow the latest food trends are a constant reminder that you need to eat healthier – but can they be trusted? It’s not easy to navigate this food problem for you and your family, and to make matters worse, what about your pet? They aren’t aware of all the latest trends and fads, and while you are struggling to figure out what is healthy for you, you probably haven’t even started down the rabbit hole of what is healthy for your pets. Let’s make this as simple as possible: what is one human food trend 99% of people seem to agree on? “You should eat as many whole, unprocessed foods as possible.” Seems simple enough, and it turns out the logic of that trend holds especially true for your dogs and cats. Dogs and cats didn’t evolve to eat cooked food, let

alone highly processed ones. Their natural diet was raw meats, fruits, and vegetables. Your pet’s digestive tract is nowhere near as long as a human’s, and because of this, a lot of the energy they burn daily comes from digesting their food. If their food is not something their biology is designed to break down, a lot of their energy and nutrition is wasted digesting rather than preforming immunity functions, maintaining skin and coat quality, or just having the energy to chase a ball in the park. At the end of the day, there are varying qualities and digestibility in the kibble you buy your pet, but it’s still highly processed and cooked food that your pet wasn’t designed to digest. As more people are coming to realize this fact, the raw pet food category is exploding with brands and options for your pet, all with the same single focus in mind: creating a pet food that is easy for your pet to digest, and packed full of natural nutrients that haven’t been degraded by the cooking process. It turns out feeding your pet the best is easier than deciphering how to feed yourself the best. All you have to do is look for a gently cooked, freeze dried or raw diet for your dog or cat. QCBN

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“When you have to evacuate, you should have carriers in the house with a marker that has the pet’s name, allergies and medication list, so you are ready to take them in a moment’s notice. Some people leave pets behind, and rescuers come in and don’t have the information they need. The more information we can have out there for rescuers, the better.” Making sure the microchip on an animal has current information is also important. “With the microchips, the problem is people don’t update them,” she said. “The microchip may go back to someone who died three years ago. With a dog or cat, it’s a good idea to have a collar and tag with a name and phone number that is current.” If families have stickers on doors alerting rescuers to pets in a house, they should also be kept up to date, she advises. “The problem with stickers posted on windows is that they do not have a date on them. The sticker could belong to the previous homeowner, and you might have no pets at all. We must keep our firefighters in mind and their safety. Update your door/window stickers yearly when you change your fire alarm batteries.” She notes that people have all kinds of pets, including exotic animals. “What do they eat? We didn’t know. That information is helpful to have during an emergency.” During the 2020 Ocotillo Fire northwest of Cave Creek, she recalls some area residents had birds but no carriers. And, she adds, special consideration should be given for larger animals like horses. “You have to train your horse to get into a slant trailer, a flat trailer or a straight trailer. You don’t know what type of trailer rescuers will bring. When you have

helicopters overhead and a 1,500 pound animal is completely terrified, it’s a deadly situation if you are not prepared and your horse is not prepared.” She advises equestrians to have identification tags for horses. She recommends ID MyHorse emergency medical and identification tags that can be braided into the mane and include the horse’s name, owner’s name and phone number, as well as a list of medications and diet details for the horse. “Some horses cannot have alfalfa, others can only eat Bermuda. If a horse has had colic surgery, the rescuer needs to know the diet restrictions.” Parker emphasizes preparedness and being informed about Ready-Set-Go, a nationwide program that educates residents about proactive measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow when communities are threatened. “If I have pets, especially horses, I recommend leaving on the ‘Ready.’ Once they say ‘Go,’ the roads are congested and that causes many problems for our first responders as well as residents attempting to leave the area.” She says the best approach to emergencies is to establish individual chapters throughout the state so volunteers are familiar with the terrain and roads of their area. QCBN

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Botanical, Nutritional, Pharmaceutical and Naturopathic IV therapies are available for the person with cancer. Effective March 29, 2021, my new practice telephone number is: 480-800-8941 To schedule a phone or virtual consult, press Option 1. To see me in person in Scottsdale, please call 480-800-8941 and press Option 2.

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Best Landscape Trees for All Four Seasons

By Ken Lain

rees are where your landscape value is. Plant them right, and your home value grows; get trees wrong, and they take over, lift patios and driveways, hide beautiful architecture, and more. Think of trees and the four seasons. Begin with trees that announce spring by blooming, then have trees that offer summer shade, autumn reds and gold, ending with visual interest through winter. The goal is not simply to collect specimens in the yard, but rather to have at least one model tree per season that adds pizzazz to your landscaping.

SPRING TREES FOR THE LANDSCAPE

N Oklahoma Redbud grows just 16 feet tall. This local native is super easy to grow. Vibrant, red flowers cloak the branches of early spring. Luscious heart-shaped leaves emerge with a soft pink tinge that matures to a deep green. Small enough to grow in any yard. N Purple Robe Locust shows incredible, long clusters of purple flowers in May that look just like Wisteria flowers hanging from this local bloomer. The 8-inch fragrant clusters cover the tree profusely! It is super hardy and drought tolerant, with a brisk growth rate of two feet in one year. It’s the perfect shade tree later in summer. N Thunder Cloud Plum is the perfect small purple tree between evergreens that blooms in a profusion of pink flowers that precede the deep purple foliage. It is large enough to use as a front yard tree and well-behaved enough to use as a street tree. Plant pairs can flank gateways and driveways or stand in orchard-like rows to screen a view of neighbors.

SUMMER TREES FOR THE LANDSCAPE

N Quaking Aspen has a tall, columnar form that provides excellent shade in small backyards or between homes at the edge of property lines. It is perfect at shading scorching, sun-baked walls. Eventually, they grow tall enough to shade second-story decks. A valuable characteristic of aspens is that they don’t take over the yard after several years, unlike many other fast-growing trees. N Sensation Maple is a stunning shade tree that thrives in severe garden conditions without skipping a beat. Faster growing, the spring leaves erupt in soft copper that quickly matures to a refreshing green with just a hint of copper undertones for the summer. Throughout autumn, it unleashes a brilliant display of red leaves. Where this tree really shines is in areas having challenging conditions. Once established, it is super drought tolerant. It is the perfect tree to line a long driveway or be the picture-perfect patio shade tree. N Sunburst Honeylocust cheerfully shouts, “Hello, Spring!” with its glowing yellow leaves. As sum-

mer heats up, it settles down to a naturally cool green that turns gold again in autumn. This Watters exclusive casts a dappled shade, perfect for reading a book or sharing an outdoor meal. It takes the sun and wind, yet is easy on your time, water and maintenance. Even the autumn cleanup is a piece of cake and it is impervious to deer.

AUTUMN TREES FOR THE LANDSCAPE

N Prescott Blaze Maple flaunts fall color like embers in a blazing hot fire. It loves mountain soil, extreme conditions and takes our wind better than all other shade trees. This maple is perfect for patios, hot sunny walls, streets and driveways, or anyplace shaded relief is needed. N Raywood Ash has the boldest fall foliage. The dark green summer leaves turn attractive wine-red through autumn. Plant as a single shade tree or grove for more widespread shade, especially on hotter south and west walls and patios. It’s the perfect street tree lining a driveway that is both drought-hardy and beautiful. N Prescott Flowering Pear starts spring with dazzling white flowers. Summer shade is created by thick

dark green foliage that is the last tree to turn brilliant red in fall. Even the winter bark is attractive. It’s the ideal specimen for lawns, lining driveways, and standing alone as a model in small spaces. Even in the most challenging soil, this tree grows 30 feet by 15 feet.

WINTER EVERGREEN TREES FOR THE LANDSCAPE

N Austrian Pine blocks the neighbors with a gorgeous evergreen tree! It’s a handsome tree with a densely branched conical form when youngand becomes umbrella-shaped with age. Needles are long and dark green. This pine is superb for windbreaks or as a single specimen. It’s the fastest-growing local pine that quickly grows 40 feet tall by 15 feet wide. N Blue Spruce trees combine beauty and function. Their distinctive blue foliage is a stunning addition to any landscape and grows tall enough to screen and break the wind. Twice taller than wide, this native evergreen is best planted where it has room to grow. Use it to separate tall multi-story buildings. It’s tall enough to screen

the view from second- or third-story windows and is gorgeous in estate-sized landscapes. N Vanderwolf Pine, related to Arizona Pinion Pine, produces fluffy foliage that resembles a blue cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient in dry Arizona soils and makes a graceful single specimen in front yards, parks or expansive estate-sized landscapes. This distinctive pine grows 12 feet by 5 feet, with long, twisted, silvery needles covering the dense branches. It’s care-free and easy to grow. You now have the ideal three trees for every mountain season. The soil is warm, and trees are actively rooting, making this an ideal season to plant new trees of your own. Research even more local choices at Top10Trees. com. Until next issue, I’ll be helping local gardens plant the best trees here at Watters Garden Center. QCBN Throughout the week, Ken Lain can be found at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Rd in Prescott, or contacted through his website at WattersGardenCenter.com or Top10Trees.com.

Choosing the Right Cleaning Service By Lucy Leyva

reliability and integrity. Individuals found on classified ads may charge much less than a company, and rices are high for just about chances are, you could get very good anything you purchase, from service, but it is the chance that you retail products to services take. for your home. The cost of living is Here are some questions I recalways going up and the pandemic ommend you consider before hiring took such a huge toll on businesses large and small, that business owners people to work in your home: N Have they been vetted? have had to raise prices to stay in N Do they have viable references? business. It is natural to look for the best price and shop around and it is a N Are they insured? good practice to get several estimates N What happens if there is damage? when hiring someone to do work for N What if they are injured on your property? you; however, price is only one factor. If you are hiring someone to come into your home, it is important that WHAT IF THEY DECIDE TO JUST you compare experience, reputation, QUIT?

There’s a lot to think about when you are inviting someone to come into your personal space, your home. This is where your family and your belongings are. Can you trust the people coming in? The final determination cannot be based solely on price. When doing interviews with new clients, I hear statements such as, “I had a lady for a while, but she started bringing a boyfriend with her to clean and it made me uncomfortable, because I didn’t know him,” and “The person I had for several years was really good, but she moved and now I’m stuck,” and the one we never want to hear: “The cleaner I had came for a few visits, but then I noticed

things missing and I never heard from her again.” Regardless of the type of home service you are researching, make sure it is someone with a reputable background and that you have recourse if ever needed. Support our small businesses, but make sure they are trusted in the area. Check with friends and neighbors for referrals and then check them out yourself by doing a Google search. Read reviews and keep in mind some reviews on some sites may be “purchased,” while others may be from disgruntled ex-employees. Reviews are tricky, but if you

do your research, you can tell which companies have consistency. Check to see whether the company is active in your community and if they are connected with local chambers of commerce and charitable organizations. You can usually tell which companies are “the good guys.” Here at Prescott Maid to Order, we stand behind our service and look forward to serving you! QCBN Lucy Leyva is the owner of Prescott Maid to Order.

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Boost Productivity, Save Time, Improve the Customer Experience

By Theo Soumilas

icrosoft 365 is like a treasure chest, full of delights waiting to be discovered. Most businesses get it just to access Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Then, they find out there are so many other apps included. Find the right ones and you can save time, increase productivity and motivation, and create a smoother workflow for everyone in your business. But finding the right apps to suit your business isn’t always easy. There are hundreds from which to choose. Here are the 10 Microsoft 365 apps we think every business should look closely at. Planner: There are lots of project planning apps available. Think Asana, Trello, Monday, Basecamp etc. But for us, Planner stands out. It’s easy to use and comprehensive. You can use it to make plans and manage whole projects. For each task, you create a team, create to-do lists and assign tasks to members. And it integrates with other apps to allow direct file sharing and add

tasks to your calendars, too. Bookings: Do you make appointments or schedule meetings with your team, clients or other contacts? If so, look at Bookings. It allows you to schedule appointments with anyone. Send invites where the recipient can select a time and date that suits them best and customize the booking. Then it’s automatically added to your Outlook calendar. You can also use Bookings to add Teams meeting links, and even embed it into your website so that prospects can access the live calendars of you and your sales team. Power Automate: Ever find yourself repeating the same actions over and over again? Power Automate can automate these tasks for you, saving you loads of time. Power Automate connects to lots of the other Microsoft 365 apps you might be using. It creates workflows using the actions you use most often. It can also inform other apps of changes you’ve made, sync files, and even post messages to Teams when a new task is created in Planner. Power Apps: This has been hailed as

the leader in the no-code revolution. It gives your people the tools they need to create apps that improve their working lives. Power Apps can take away the manual entry of data and push out updates to your team’s smartphones, so they stay updated wherever they are. You can implement the logic and workflows created in Power Automate, create your templates, or build it yourself. And you can use it on the web, on mobiles and even embed it in Teams or SharePoint. Almost anyone in your business could use this easily. SharePoint: SharePoint is essentially an intranet for your business. It’s a trendy way to share resources, web pages and news on a large scale. It’s completely customizable, so you can use your company logo and color scheme and make it look exactly as you want it. Yammer: Essentially, this is Facebook for business. It’s an internal communication platform. It’s like Slack and Discord, yet it has more of a Facebook-style feed, so it feels more

Defining Culinary Teamwork

By Debbie Maranville

rowing up in our family, there were roles we each took as meals were being prepared. Opening cans of tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup was exciting for me, for my mom was going to make “Goulash,” a common casserole with ground beef, elbow macaroni and other fine ingredients we had in the refrigerator. Our family called it “Shitabowla!” Pronounced Sheetabowla. I am chuckling as I am writing this. Growing up, I wanted to take on roles in the kitchen to help with the family meals. I also washed the dishes and my sister, Kathryn, dried them as well as buttered the toast. We loved taking turns bagging groceries when shopping at the local Aldi’s. My siblings and I would climb the fruit trees and toss down the apples and pears to my mom to be placed in the baskets. Years later, we added more siblings and assisted in preparing and learning new recipes for family meals. You may have heard the phrase, “teamwork makes the dream work.” It’s a magical quote that I believe and work into practicing daily. Teamwork, defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary, is work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole. All businesses and families require teamwork to achieve goals. I have been

part of teams both with my family and corporate/business teams that have been life-altering. An example of a successful company, Caterpillar (heavy equipment) states the following: “We help each other succeed. We are a team, sharing our unique talents to help those with whom we work, live and serve. The diverse thinking and decision making of our people strengthens our team. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds. We strive to understand the big picture, then do our part. We know that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone.” “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” – Babe Ruth The Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events team has received great accolades and recognition from our community and clients. Our team is where the magic is. Our team is like a garden: there are ups and downs in the soil, the seeds, the weather, the crops and the harvest. A bit like life itself. The past year has been a bit of a roller coaster ride as we pivoted through the processes. We are committed to lead our company and

strengthen the teamwork approach to gain positive results. We will be revamping our company culture to truly embrace teamwork. We have had ups and downs and all-arounds; however, at the end of the day, I am able to live my dreams with the support of my husband, Richard. My daughter, Stephanie, and grandsons, Ty and Easton, are also a part of our culinary journey. I am grateful for every day that God provides. Goods from the Garden, Catering & Events is seeking Culinary and Service Team members to assist in keeping the Garden growing. Resumes can be emailed to: goodsfromthegarden@ gmail.com. We are located at the Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. #516 and can be reached at 928-237-3214. QCBN Debbie Maranville is co-owner of Goods from the Garden and The Natural Healing Garden. 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! You can reach us at 928-237-3214. We are located at the Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd. #516. n September, we celebrate our sixth year as a catering company in the greater Prescott area.

familiar to use. It can be integrated with Teams, meaning your people can dip in and out of conversations quickly. But it’s more of a company-wide sharing platform. You can use it to create polls, give news updates and start discussions. It’s excellent for building a community feel in your workplace. Sway: This one is a PowerPoint-lite, with a bit of Canva thrown in for good measure. With Sway, you can create presentations, newsletters and other documents quickly and efficiently, then share them within the business. It’s best used for presentations that viewers guide themselves through, rather than those that you would present. So, it could be used for company newsletters, brochures and reports. Stream: As the name may suggest, Stream is your business’s answer to YouTube. It’s an internal video-sharing platform where you can upload, share and create videos. To Do: Who doesn’t love an excellent organized to-do list? To-Do (formerly

Wunderlist) allows you to create lists, track and prioritize tasks and organize different areas of your business. You can see immediately what’s been completed and what still needs to be done (and by whom). You can add notes to give someone a nudge or to add information about specific actions and attachments. And, of course, share your lists with anyone you need to. Clarity: It’s helpful if you know how people are using your website. If you know what they’re clicking on, and more importantly, what they’re not engaging with, you can change your website so it performs even better. 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.

Knapp Appointed Deputy Fire Chief

Thomas Knapp

he Prescott Fire Department is welcoming Thomas Knapp as the newly appointed deputy chief/fire marshal. “Deputy Chief Knapp is joining the department with over 20 years of experience in fire departments throughout the State of Arizona,” said Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light. “Chief Knapp will be a great asset for our department as he fulfills the role to provide oversight for the operations and community risk reduction divisions.” Light says Knapp was selected following a nationwide search that attracted more than 20 highly qualified individuals. “I am delighted to have been provided this opportunity to work in such a respected and seasoned department,” said Knapp. “We look forward to relocating to Prescott and making this our home.” Knapp started with the department on June 28. QCBN

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Nine Strategies for a Debt-Free Life

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By Steven Calabrese, CPA

ELIMINATE ALL DEBT

debt-free life, what would that be like and how do you achieve it? Living debtfree is a life that is stress-free. A stressfree life is something that you can become comfortable with. Once you achieve such a goal, you will never go back. Detailed below is how you can achieve a debt-free life.

Those debt payments are only lining the pockets of the big banks or finance companies that are charging interest in the 15% or more range. Really? In most cases, you are paying for purchases for items long gone. Do whatever it takes to eliminate these debt payments and put that money back in your pocket. Pay cash. Get off of the merry-goround.

LIVE ON LESS THAN YOU MAKE

AUTOMATE YOUR SAVING

This tip sounds simple, but it is not for many people. Most want to keep up with the Joneses. Trust me, the Joneses are not having fun. They are actually broke! If you make $100, then only spend 80% or 90%. Never spend it all and certainly never spend more. If you are spending more, that indicates you are most likely borrowing to keep up.

STICK TO A BUDGET

Sticking to a budget, once you have detailed it out, is what a debt-free lifestyle feels like. A budget is not a restriction. It actually is permission to spend. Setting your budget with reasonable spending targets and living within those targets is what freedom to spend feels like. Create enough flexibility.

PAY CASH FOR PURCHASES

When you pay cash for your purchases, actually, you create an environment that will cause you to spend less. When you pull out cash and count it out, it hurts your brain because you actually feel the act of spending. Using plastic is not the same. Swipe the card and you are done. The money comes right out of your account or if you are using a credit card you will see the bill later when the purchase is just a memory.

SEEK WAYS TO REDUCE EXPENSES

Always look for a more cost-effective way to purchase needed items. Shop when things are on sale but make sure they are really on sale. Many times prices are marked up and then reduced.

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This strategy is the key to accumulating wealth. Use the pay-yourself-first method. When you set up automatic savings that comes right off the top of your pay, you will never miss it. If your company has a 401k or a similar retirement plan, set up a percentage to go directly into it. This way, you do not take it home. These savings should be invested in good solid mutual funds returning at least 10%. This is a long-term strategy.

CREATE AN EMERGENCY FUND

The thought here is it will rain almost 100% of the time. An unexpected expense will come up. These are items not included in your normal monthly budget. An example could be an unexpected car repair, or perhaps a job loss. Prepare beforehand and create a fund with at least three months of expenses, with a goal toward six. I call this my “peace of mind fund.” It lets me sleep at night.

HAVE LONG-TERM GOALS

Setting goals is perhaps the secret formula to achieving success. You need to have professional, financial, family and spiritual goals. A well-balanced set of goals will be your roadmap. You don’t take a road trip without a map, so don’t go through life without a map. Create long-term goals, and short-term goals to get you to your long-term goals. Make SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound). And make sure they are in writing. An unwritten goal is just a dream.

SHOP AROUND

Never make the impulse buy. You will overpay! Do some research. Are you getting the best price for the quality product? Or are you just getting a bargain and it is cheap, but you will buy it three times because it won’t last. Many times it is better to spend a little more and get a higher quality product and only buy it once. There is no doubt that other strategies can be used to live a debt-free life. These are the tried and true. What is your favorite? Or do you have one you use that is not listed here? So why wait? Get started now! QCBN Steven Calabrese, CPA is the CFO of Polara Health. He also is the owner/operator of a website known as thebiweeklyadvisor.com, where topics such as budgeting, investing, paying off debt and goal setting are discussed.

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Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age Sandy: Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime! Warm then hot then blistering hot and hotter. And let the monsoons pour! Tom: Sounds counterintuitive, but I agree. Let’s hope the monsoons, as our summer rains are known, make a long-lasting appearance this year. Sandy: Everything is so dry. This might be a good time to remind our readers about being firewise. To our readers, please check with our local fire departments to find out what the fire regulations are. And when towing a trailer, make sure those tow chains do not drag. It is so easy to cause a brush fire with those dragging chains and the sparks they create. Tom: Great point. What will we talk about this month? What are your most frequent calls these days? Sandy: Well, Tom, I receive all kinds of calls. The cutest call I received last week was from an elderly woman. She wanted to adopt a doggie and wanted my help on where to go to find one. Her current dog is 17 years old and is in failing health. She wanted a new medium-size dog to bring into the home before her current doggie crosses the rainbow bridge. The Yavapai County Humane Society only had small dogs, so I told her I would make a few phone calls on her behalf. Other than the dog adoption call, I have had numerous calls from homeowners, the elderly precious seniors who are trying to decide if they should stay in their home as they age. It is a dilemma and can be pretty daunting if they don’t have good information. Tom: So very true. As an architect, I have spent quite a bit of time using the American swith Disabilities Act information as part of what we can apply to what the industry calls “Aging in Place.” There are two questions folks need to ask themselves regarding staying in their home or moving to other locations. Sandy: I bet the first question should be, “Are they comfortable where they are currently living?” Do they know the neighborhood, the neighbors, are they close to services, things like that? Tom: Spot on, Sandy. That is the key first question. If the answer is no here, then moving to an incorporated all-encompassing living facility that can better support their needs makes

sense. Tom: If the answer is yes, well then, we suggest looking around to see what changes or improvements might be needed in order to make aging at home a bit simpler and easier and less stressful. Sandy: I would venture to say that changes in the bathroom would be first and foremost for ease and convenience and of course, safety. I receive so many calls to remove the bathtubs and install walk in showers with shower seats and grab bars. Many families want showers without curbs to support wheelchairs. Getting in and out of a tub can certainly be a challenge for folks with mobility issues. What is some of your sage advice here? Tom: Yup. Great place to start, as that room ranks as the most accident-prone space in the home and the most dangerous part of this room is the tub/shower. Tom: In an ideal situation, we would remove the tub and replace it with a zero-entry shower. That is a shower that has no curbs. Sandy: No tub, no curbs, that certainly reduces a major tripping hazard. With a seat in the shower and a handheld faucet, many issues could be solved. Tom: We also recommend having the floor surface that is non-slip. While mats can help that, they can also move. Sandy: What if someone wants to keep their tub? Can you install grab bars to help? Tom: Yes. We would install at least three. One vertical bar at the entry point to help stabilize the movement over the tub’s edge, and a second, typically on a 45-degree angle along the long wall of the tub. This facilitates sitting down, and if you are standing, the angle helps catch you if you fall. The third one is horizontal just above the faucet or tub filler. This helps sitting up and preparing to stand. Sandy: What other modifications do you see most often when converting a bath for the elderly or for that matter someone who is in a wheelchair or has health challenges? Tom: The vanity sink faucets could be replaced from the turning type to a paddle design. Sandy: The ease of the on and off is pretty apparent. I would think

this would apply to the kitchen sink as well. Tom: Yes, and door handles, but one more item in the bathroom before we move on, the toilet. At least trade out for what is known as a “comfort height” water closet if not an outright handicapped height. The increased height is what helps. Grab bars in this area help as well. Sandy: So that could be four or five grab bars in a single bathroom, and I know they are worth their weight in gold the one time you need them and those that get used every day for safety assistance. Tom: Yes, they are. Sandy: So, move us on to the rest of the house. What room is next? Tom: Let’s talk kitchen. You mentioned the paddle handles for the sink, that is important. The other aspect of the kitchen’s usability are the cabinets. Sandy: Upper shelves can be hard to reach and keeping the most used items on the lower shelves is the smart thing to do here. Heck, I already do that, and pull-out shelving is awesome! Tom: Great! We like to recommend installing pull-out drawer shelves for the lower cabinets, Sandy; we are on the same page. Often, a good cabinet shop can retrofit your existing cabinets with these back-saving devices. Sandy: How about counter space? Moving pots and pans around can be difficult if the counters are too

far from the cooking surfaces, or the refrigerator. Tom: Yes. Couple of things here. One, there should be a minimum 18” to 24” of counter on each side of a cooking surface. At least one counter near the refrigerator and pantry. The other back-saving modification would be to have the oven with its racks about counter height and the same with the microwave. Sandy: Lifting in and out of those necessary appliances can be an issue. There are other household simple modifications that can be made to help staying in your home. Simple things like area or throw rugs are tripping hazards. Lighting needs to be brighter and that could be as simple as changing a bulb. Tom: You are correct. A lot of things that can be done to make your home safe and comfy for years to come. Sandy: And a lot of those things can be DIY! How cool is that. Mr. Renovations! The vast majority of Americans aged 65 and older, about 90%, say they want to continue to live in their own homes as they gain in years. Many seniors are worried about their financial futures. Approximately 15% of seniors surveyed by the AARP say they are not confident their finances will last through their retirement years and 8% have no financial plan for retirement. The good news that we shared with you in our column

this month is that these changes for making your home safe will not break the bank. Tom: For our readers, Sandy, while it seems simple to remain in their home, it is possible that homeowners will need to make some adjustments to their daily routine or even need to make some modifications to their home as they age, such as the ones we discussed. With some research and helpful resources, anyone can find ways to make aging in place safer and more convenient. Thanks, readers, for stopping in and reading “At Home with Tom and Sandy.” You’re in good company and we love sharing educational, fun and important information with you. Until next month! 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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Characteristics of Successful Teams

By Jamaal McCoy

ost industry-leading businesses get to where they are because of successful teams. Each business needs to have a cohesive, high-performing team to stay ahead of the competition. But, what makes a team successful? There are some obvious characteristics that you can find across all successful teams. These include adaptability, collaboration, strong communication, empathy and mutual respect. Here are

the characteristics in detail.

STRONG COMMUNICATION

Members of successful teams communicate effectively and openly with each other. This allows them to share their thoughts, opinions and ideas with the team. Apart from just voicing their concerns, strong communication also allows them to hear and consider what others have to say. In any business or organization, communication is crucial. It allows team members to keep track of progress when working towards a

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common goal. Poor communication can lead to situations where work is left incomplete/incorrect. It can also lead to conflicts within the team.

GOAL- AND RESULT- ORIENTED

The whole idea behind team building is to achieve common goals. Most successful teams agree on setting goals based on outcomes and results instead of the amount of work being done. These teams come up with clear plans that detail how they will achieve their objectives as a group and on an individual level. This enables the team to have a clear direction and gives them specific goals to work towards collectively.

EVERYONE PUTS IN A FAIR SHARE OF WORK Members of successful teams contribute their fair share of the workload. Members understand their responsibilities, purpose and how they fit into the whole plan. That way, no one will be confused when it comes to how each contributes to the running of the business. This way of doing things enables every team member to feel a sense of belonging to the team and commitment to the work. They are not just doing work to pass the time. Each

member cares about the success of the business or organization.

THEY SUPPORT EACH OTHER

Teamwork is all about support. Members of successful teams understand this concept; therefore, they are always available and happy to help others when they need assistance with work. This makes the team highly productive since the organization also supports it through access to the required resources.

TEAMS ARE MADE UP OF DIVERSE MEMBERS A successful team is made up of individuals of varying skills and skill levels. Each team member is unique. Therefore, they will offer the skills, knowledge and experiences that others might not possess. This level of diversity ensures that the team doesn’t lack when it comes to required skills. Each individual in the team will assume a particular role based on what that member is good at. The team should also vary in terms of personalities, age groups and cultures.

Without good leadership, it’s almost impossible to have a successful team. A high-performing team is led by a leader the members trust and respect. This leader stands in as the glue that holds the team together. Apart from that, they are also responsible for setting the pace and offering encouragement and motivation to others.

HIGHLY ORGANIZED

A successful team is highly organized. Organization is crucial when running businesses. There can be no success when people are working in a chaotic environment. Each team member is responsible for organizing their tasks, while leaders and management ensure that all resources are available and each team member is meeting deadlines. Apart from everything mentioned above, successful teams have a lot of fun. This prevents burnout. Also, working in an enjoyable environment reduces conflict and pushes people to get more work done! 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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By Ken Boush

Smart buildings” use technology to share information between the building’s systems. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), for example, know what’s happening with the security and lighting systems. And the other way around, too. So, what would you call a building that uses both smart digital solutions and low-tech patient-friendly features? The team at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) calls it the Health and Wellness Center. Due to open in late 2021 on the campus of YRMC West, the Health and Wellness Center is both smart and accessible to all. Patient accessibility and convenience are key to every discussion surrounding the construction of the Health and Wellness Center. This has led us to very sophisticated and intuitive technology. At the same time, we’re incorporating features that people who are not comfortable with technology can use.

AN APP OR A PAPER MAP – YOU CHOOSE

To understand how this something-for-everyone strategy works, let’s look at the patient registration process. “You will be able to register for your appointment within our system if you have a smart phone, flip phone or even no phone,” says Dignity Health,

Yavapai Regional Medical Center Construction Director Michael Forry. People with smart phones can download an app before they arrive at the Health and Wellness Center. Using the app, they’ll complete their registration forms online. They’ll also access a digital map for step-by-step directions to their destination. No smart phone? Head to a kiosk for an easy registration process. And, with the push of a button, you can print a map to your provider’s office. The Health and Wellness Center has something for everyone: online registration (and the traditional option), convenient parking adjacent to your provider, healthy dining and more.

PATIENT FRIENDLY PARKING

Registration kiosks will be available on all three levels of the building. For example, patients visiting Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group, Cardiology can park on the second floor of the parking garage. They can then head across a skybridge to registration, and next to YRMG Cardiology on the same floor. “It’s a very patient friendly set up,” Forry said. “The enclosed skybridge links every level of the parking structure to the Health and Wellness Center.” The parking structure was also designed without ramps so patients and visitors won’t have an uphill climb to reach their destination. This will be

especially helpful to people who have mobility issues. Convenience Continues When developing the Health and Wellness Center, YRMC’s leadership combined specialty, diagnostic and therapeutic services for patient convenience. The following services and YRMG clinics are currently slated to be part of the new facility when it opens: N 1st floor N Laboratory Services N Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Services N Respiratory Therapy N Pre-Operative Office N YRMG Vascular Surgery N YRMG Orthopedic Surgery N 2nd floor N Cardiac Imaging Services N YRMG Cardiology N Preventive Medicine and Wellness N 3rd floor N YRMG Neurology N YRMG Oncology N Pharmacy N Infusion Therapy (This is in addition to the current Infusion Therapy location at YRMC East in Prescott Valley.)

BEYOND ZOOM

The Health and Wellness Center includes a state-of-the-art teleconferencing system for secure, virtual communication among providers. “We’ve created a world-class clinical collaboration space,” Forry said. “It will

support communication between the providers on the two YRMC campuses, between our providers and doctors at Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, or with a medical team on the other side of the globe.” On the Lighter Side The Bistro restaurant – located on the first floor of the Health and Wellness Center – will serve grab-andgo meals, a variety of salads, delicious smoothies and other healthy options. Diners will be able to enjoy their selections under an outdoor patio with a covered canopy. The Health and Wellness Center incorporates several other outdoor spaces. Weather permitting, Outpatient Physical Rehabilitation therapists may work with individual patients and host stretching or other low-impact classes under a 4,500-square-foot covered deck. YRMC-sponsored community events will take place in that same area. “We’re also creating an outdoor walking area with gradual inclines that are designed especially for physical therapists to work with patients,” Forry added. “This will be located between the Health and Wellness Center and Prescott Medical Imaging.”

COMMUNITY SPACES

The first floor of the Health and Wellness Center includes these community-focused features: A demonstration kitchen for YRMC’s cooking classes – A fully

equipped kitchen will serve as a set for YRMC’s online cooking show, “Your Healthy Kitchen.” Heart-healthy cooking and diabetes friendly foodprep classes may also take place in the demonstration kitchen. A community room for health education presentations – This community education room includes partitions to divide the area into smaller classrooms. “We’re creating usable space throughout the building,” Forry said. “That even includes the main lobby, which can be incorporated into the community room for even larger events.”

GREEN CONSTRUCTION

The Health and Wellness Center is using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) construction industry standards. LEED assures that a project is designed, constructed and can be maintained in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. “YRMC’s leadership took this approach because of their desire to be good neighbors and good stewards of our resources,” noted Forry. “It was a huge commitment. It was the right thing to do for our community.” It’s also in keeping with YRMC’s “smart” approach to the entire project. QCBN

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Skin Needs a Big Dose of Moisture, Too

By Mark Love

ummer finally arrived, as did the monsoons and summer rains. Not only was the environment in desperate need of moisture, but our skin was getting as dry and cracked as the desert ground, begging for rain. Just as the Arizona climate is dry and in need of moisture, our skin is also in need of moisture and TLC. The dry Arizona environment takes a toll on our skin, which is often neglected. The skin is the largest organ of the human body and requires care to keep our bodies healthy and protected. Good skincare isn’t only for women. Men of all ages and professions can and should benefit from daily skincare. After all, the damaging sun rays and weather don’t discriminate between men and women. There are various options that are effective in reducing acne and acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, redness and brown spots. Finding which treatment will be the most effective can be a challenge, as increasingly more products and treatments are becoming easily available. The most important consideration is whether the products and procedures are safe.

The next considerations are cost, effectiveness, availability in your town and recovery time. Fortunately, some of the most effective procedures are safe, easily accessible and have short recovery times. Here are a few to consider: Most of us are familiar with the daily regimen of cleansing, toning, hydrating and protecting (sunscreen, hats, etc.) our face, neck and other exposed areas. Though these are some of the most important habits one can form at an early age and carry throughout life, there are additional means to protect and care for the skin, especially the face and neck area, which are always exposed. Basic facials focus on removing dirt, oils and dead skin cells: unplugging pores, and then soothing, hydrating and protecting the skin. These facials include the face and neck and may also include the back. Most facials take about an hour and should be performed by a licensed esthetician (skincare professional). Basic facials are recommended monthly or as often as desired or necessary. Beyond facials are more extensive treatments that are meant to go deeper into the layers of skin and provide long-lasting effects. Two of the most

effective and common skin treatments are microderm infusion and chemical peels. What’s the difference and which might be right for you? Microderm infusion is a safe, non-invasive treatment that improves fine lines, aging skin and brown spots. The treatment removes dead and old skin cells from the epidermis, or the outermost layer of skin. The procedure buffs the skin by gently exfoliating the surface. It’s performed with a handheld device that uses micro-crystals to exfoliate away the outermost layer of your skin and infuse it with a hydrating serum at the same time. Removing the dead skin cells produces new, fresher-looking skin. Most people experience a recovery time of one to two days. Some people have just one treatment and are satisfied with the results; others prefer several treatments throughout the year and on a consistent basis. Chemical peels, like microderm infusion, improve various skin blemishes. The main difference between the two is that chemical peels can penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin. Light to mild chemical peels treat the outer layers of skin, heal quickly and produce a minimal change to the texture of the skin.

West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Announces New Name: Polara Health

By Deanna Eder

here’s a new star on the horizon. Since 1966, the people of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic have walked alongside community friends and families as they journey toward strong mental health and behavioral health wellness. During the rebranding process, they were fortunate that the Taproot Foundation agreed to support the project. Taproot partners non-profit organizations like Polara Health with experts who provide their services pro bono. As a result, they worked with an amazing designer, Troy Johnson, who helped the organization’s thoughts and ideas come to life. “What a fun journey this has been. I am so grateful for all of the support provided by our community partners, our partner advisory council and our board,” said Polara Health CEO Tamara Player. “While our name is changing, it is important for our community to know that we have the same caring staff, providing the same great services.” “I commend our CEO, Tamara Player, for her inspirational leadership in growing our organization and providing state-of-the-art healthcare technologies to our patients,” said Governance Board President Stephen Polk. “Our new name conveys our mission of providing high-quality mental and behavioral health services to children, adults and families.” “The Board of Trustees is very pleased with the change of our name to Polara Health,” said Governance Board of Directors Vice President Dr. Robert A. Thompson. “Certainly, there is pride and reverence for the great work and dedication of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic to our communities over the years. That legacy is solid. However, as we move into the future, Polara Health signals an even larger

commitment to the patients and families that we serve. The Board of Trustees embraces the concept of Polara Health. The promise that this new name embodies is one of constant devotion to deliver more broad-based services focused on holistic care.” Governance Board of Directors Treasurer Meredith Peabody said the rebranding effort of the clinic was not taken lightly. “It was a concerted effort that took almost a year to develop and included not only the staff, but members of the Board of Directors, our clients and our community. West Yavapai Guidance Clinic has been successfully serving our community for 55 years. To better meet the needs of our community, we felt we needed to rebrand the organization to allow the flexibility to expand the services that we offer and the clients that we serve. ‘Polara Health’ better represents how we see our organization serving our community. With Tamara Player joining the organization as our new CEO, it gave us the opportunity to take a fresh look at the clinic. Our new name represents the foundation for strategic growth and expanded services in the future.” Polara Health is still comprised of the same amazing people serving the same amazing communities with a vast array of services for children, adults and families suffering from mental and behavioral health challenges. The community looks to Polara Health as its guiding star. Visit polarahealth.com or call 928-445-5211. QCBN Deanna Eder is the Polara Health director of marketing and communications. She can be reached at d.eder@wygc.org or 928583-4768.

Strong chemical peels penetrate deep into your skin’s surface, impacting the various layers of skin. This allows the peel to address more severe issues, such as acne scarring or other scars. During the treatment, a chemical solution is applied. The chemical components exfoliate the skin and cause the skin to shed or peel to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin. The stronger the chemical solution, the greater the resurfacing. Recovery times are dependent upon the strength of the solution and skin sensitivity. Because the skin is peeling for a few days, it is best to avoid the sun and limit social events during the healing process. Whether you are considering a basic facial for the first time or have one on a regular basis, or are considering more advanced skin treatments with longer-lasting results, it is important to consult with an expert licensed anesthetist. It is important to keep in mind the treatment, results and recovery time vary depending on the procedure and skin sensitivity. Massage Envy’s licensed anesthetists are skilled in all areas of skincare. Each ses-

sion is customized to meet individual needs and desired outcomes. Skin treatment procedures can be scheduled for 60- or 90-minute sessions. 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 928-778-ENVY (3689) and follow on Facebook at Facebook. com/MassageEnvyPrescott. Schedule an appointment online – your time, your convenience, your massage.

Men’s Expo Features Activities, ‘Bible Archaeologist’

hink of everything unique about men: their passions, activities, sports, man toys and you’ll know what makes men tick. That is what the Get Real Men’s Expo is all about. The event will offer axe throwing, bull riding, rock climbing, fly fishing, a tee-off long-distance drive, drones and more – activities designed for boys to men of all ages. “This year’s Expo focuses on good, clean fun that is uniquely male while providing a Christian role model that renews faith,” said Dan Olsen, past Expo chairman. “We want men to have fun and get involved in their local church again.” Through the support of more than 27 local churches and Christian business owners, the event will feature global explorer and renowned “bible archaeologist,” Dr. Bob Cornuke. Cornuke speaks to thousands of men each year and shares what may be the most incredible archaeological discovery to date, Mount Sinai. The 2021 Get Real Men’s Expo is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Saturday, Aug. 21, at Mountaintop Christian Fellowship campus, 1519 W Gurley St., Prescott. For more information, contact John Murphy at 928-899-1341 or FB.com/Get-Real-Mens-Expo. QCBN

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Community Generosity Builds YEI Homes

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Some of our ‘YEI-hoos’ now can move into their own homes. I think it’s a miracle, but only because generous local people believe in what we do,” said Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI) Executive Director Brad Newman. He cites the support of local contractors, sub-contractors and individuals in the construction of two new houses. “At a time when residential construction costs are setting records, we’re able to build homes and provide housing for 16 people because of hundreds of thousands of dollars of substantial financial contributions.” A major contribution was two acres in Prescott Valley donated by the Sterling family. The YEI homes, called Sterling Ranches, were designed by Michael Taylor Architects, who supported the project along with Kelley-Wise Engineering, Lyon Engineering, Fann Contracting, MI Windows and Doors, European Technology Cabinets, Totally Floored, B’s Contractors and Legacy Roofing. B’s Contractors Superintendent Bill Pierce drew special praise from Newman. “He is an icon in the local construction industry. His special efforts brought these houses in well under budget, despite the ever-increasing construction costs, especially for materials. What’s more, he did it ahead of schedule.” The project began Dec. 3, 2020. Newman said each house has 4,884 square feet of livable space. One home is for men, the other for women. They include nine bedrooms, five bathrooms and a shared kitchen and living space for occupants. Resident hosts will have one of the

B’s Contractors Superintendent Bill Pierce oversees the final touches on two homes for Yavapai Exceptional Industries. Photo by Ray Newton

bedrooms in each house. “What’s happened is that our YEI-hoos who work at the YRI Antelope Point production facility can now walk to work from their new homes,” Newman said. “The YEI-hoos also will have a stunning view of Lynx Creek Canyon, and in the distance, the Rafter 11 Ranch and its windmill. They’ll also have ‘Wazo Park,’ a barbeque island, with horseshoe and cornhole pits and shared seat-

ing area, all in memory of the late Jeff Wasowicz, because of gifts made in his name.” YEI has been operating in the greater Prescott area since 1974, serving adults with disabilities and providing job training, employment and support services. The award-winning non-profit organization has been cited by the National Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities since 1978. QCBN

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images make up the book. Although York roughly organized the tattoo art, Mike Russell of MikeRDzign Graphic Design in Flagstaff designed the book’s interior. “He did the layout with good cheer and excellent results,” said Lukas, who lived in Flagstaff with her husband for 13 years before moving to California. Recently, California fires drove them back to Flagstaff, where they now live full-time. Because one of the markets for this book is tattoo artists interested in finding new art, the team chose to lay out the book in an 8.75 by 11.25-inch format. “We chose the size and orientation of the book so tattoo artists could better fit it on a copy machine to duplicate an image for tattooing,” explained Lukas. After being hidden away in Grandma’s trunk for so long, this tattoo art from the early 20th century will make its artful appearance in a 232-page, hardcover book that ships from the printer, Signature Book Printing, Inc., in Maryland. To order your copy, go to tattooingtoperfection.com. QCBN

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doing a lot of volunteer work in June 2020. As the illness took off, Hawkersmith and Anderson began the challenging and potentially dangerous job of decontaminating spaces across the reservation with the goal of slowing of the spread. SSE was taking on other jobs in the Four Corners region to pay employees and cover costs. In the process, the company hired locally and at one time, had 112 employees. Anderson says the need to help was bigger than the business. “We call it human-centered capitalism. The bottom line shifts. It’s more important for us as an organization to help people. Sometimes, that means cutting out profit and overhead. We’ve always had these values, but we were definitely influenced by the pandemic. People are really suffering and now is the defining moment to make sure people are taken care of.” The CARES Act offered financial relief last fall. With money made available through the U.S. government economic stimulus bill, SSE was awarded a contract with the Navajo Nation that lasted until the end of the year. “It was very rewarding after months of volunteering with no thought of funding.”

DELTA’S ARRIVAL

Medical leaders say COVID cases are on the rise in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as the highly contagious delta variant rapidly spreads across the country and the

world. The mutant strain, also known as B.1.617.2, originally surfaced in India and is now on the Navajo Nation. The first case was reported in late June. “The case count has been picking back up over the past couple of weeks,” said Anderson. “It’s a shame to see. I believe it’s probably the influx of the delta variant. In June, 20% of cases in the U.S. were caused by the delta variant. Now, the majority of new cases are being attributed to the strain.” Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has called it one of the most infectious respiratory diseases ever seen by scientists. According to recent data, those infected with the strain can carry up to 1,000 times more virus in their nasal passages than those infected with the original strain. In Yavapai County, epidemiologists have received one notification of the delta variant so far; however, health officials say only a sampling of positive test results are submitted for genomic testing throughout the state. Yavapai County Community Health Services Public Health Coordinator Terri Farneti says the symptoms are slightly different from the original virus. “It seems more like a bad cold. Many people could think it’s just a cold and may not seek testing for COVID, yet they are very contagious. With the easing of mitigation measures of physical distancing, mask wearing and the increase

in large gatherings, many people are getting infected.” With the resurgence, the SSE team is as determined as ever to continue to wage its attack on the deadly virus. The company’s workforce currently ranges from 15 to 20 people, ages 26 to 38. Anderson says they have been working impossibly long days, fumigating and flushing the disinfectant through ventilation systems to bombard every cubic inch of the buildings they visit. “It seems like my day hasn’t ended for the past 17 months,” he said. Many of the facilities they clean have not been significantly updated or built since the ‘80s, ‘90s or early 2000s. “They have diminished airflow quality. These are little hives where viruses like the coronavirus and hantavirus can live and not be expelled where they can disintegrate outside,” said Anderson. “At the end of the day, the viral load in these buildings is rising until someone goes in and cleans it out. Disinfecting these places is of utmost importance to lower the chance of exposure to free-floating particles of virus.”

NEW MAP APP

Currently, SSE is not under contract with the Navajo Nation; however, the team is working to refine its operations while training and preparing for a large decontamination push through this fall and winter. This summer, they have created a new tool to help them.

The Coronavirus Decontamination Status App identifies every location they’ve disinfected, down to specific buildings. “I would not be the first to say we do a lot of navigation by landmark on the reservation. There are not really addresses and named roads. Being able to know where each building that we’ve cleaned is located is a key function to preventing exposure events,” said Anderson. “We now have a big map and database of every facility we could find on the Navajo Nation from southern Utah to Alamo, New Mexico, southeast of Albuquerque. It is one of the most extensive maps of Navajo tribal facilities. We wanted to make sure we could provide this to the nation for use now and into the future.” Besides their app invention and decontamination work, SSE has a significant wood-cutting and wood-hauling project along with a water and food delivery project. “This is all in the name of relief and recovery. We knew we still had resources, people and motivation to continue to help out,” said Anderson. Today, Hawkersmith and Anderson live in Farmington, New Mexico. “This is a place we have set down roots. We are aiming to be here and help out any sort of underserved community,” said Anderson. “The pandemic brought us here. I don’t see us leaving the area any time soon.” QCBN

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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. 100 apartof gold ore were extractedtons of ment units, all of which Luxury may be the from germane the steep elevated views. Residentshave term for the apartments, hillsides before the here for will have almost mine closed. they are being built immediate on what access to retail shopping Now, those who rent the and

The soon-to-be completed 100 luxury apartments Prescott will feature at Winfield at one and two-bedroom begin in March. units on a seven-acrethe Ranch on the east boundary Photo by Ray Newton of property. Occupancy is scheduled January 2020 |

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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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By Ray Newton, QCBN tossing of dirt to initiate during years of planning construction process. the fter years of planning, and preparation. 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. Jan. 7 gional economy. She also thanked Dignitaries from Sobotta said TransportaPrescott, economic studies tion Security Administration Prescott Valley and reveal the Chino new terminal could Assistant Valley joined state generate as and federal Director Federal Security much as $160 million officials in the ceremonial Justin Bryant for annually the for the local economy. support the TSA provided

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