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Other distinctive features include: N Covered parking with an addition al 124 public parking spaces; N Electric vehicles charging spaces; N Swimming pool, poolside cabanas, spa and fitness center; N Two turf courtyards, BBQ pavil ions and a dog-washing station. PV Town Manager Gilbert David son praised the new complex. “Lega do will be a great addition to Prescott Valley’s downtown. It will serve as a signature building with retail, restau rants and living opportunities. That investment will support existing and new businesses and other community activities in the downtown entertain mentBradarea.”Fain, CEO of FSG, said none of the design plan was accidental.
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Andi said they use Eric’s rub recipe, which is a salt savory rub, but they also use their own sweet rub. She said customers can order either and sometimes they order both for various plates.
Andi and Jason had their own restaurants in Ft. Mohave and Bullhead City. “The most important thing is everything is homemade. The BBQ goes through the smoking process and we make the sides fresh every day,” sheBigsaid.Daddy E’s was also known for its catering, and Up In Smoke continues with that. Like Big Daddy, Up In Smoke is not open on weekends, so caterers need to pick up the food before closing on Friday and Up In Smoke will provide instruc tions for how to heat it up. In some case, Up In Smoke will deliver the food. “We’re taking on all orders that come our way,” said Andi. For the July 4th weekend, Up In Smoke provided 750 meals for the Williamson Valley Fire Department, which was providing meals for people who work in a mine. Andi and her husband have 25 years of experi ence in the restaurant business. They started with a small restaurant called The Shack in Bullhead City for two years before having a catering truck. “My husband and brother have done BBQ competitions, so they have fun with it,” she said. “My husband is self-taught with BBQ. We want to find out what everybody likes.” Andi said Jason also worked with multiple chefs over the years. And Jason trained with Ver nier for a month before taking over the business. “We listened to what he had to say. He was here for years and he knew what people liked, so we adopted those practices,” Andi said. “But Continued on page 39 Jason Oubin serves up the BBQ sauces he’s created through years of cooking and competition.
By Stan Bindell, QCBN Andi and Jason Oubin have taken on the challenge of making great BBQ even better. In May, the couple took over Eric Vernier’s longtime Big Daddy E’s Smokin’ BBQ in Chino Valley, and they have renamed it Up In Smoke BBQ. The BBQ remains popular, as people stand in line, which sometime wraps around the small building, as they await this beloved food.
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Andi said for the most part, Up In Smoke has kept the same recipes as Vernier’s because that’s what people like. However, she emphasizes that they want to walk their own path, so they use their own twist with the recipes.
Legado to Offer Live, Work, Play Lifestyle in Downtown Prescott Valley
By Ray Newton, QCBN Hailed as a major economic change-maker in the Prescott Valley downtown area, Legado mixed-use multi-family apartments will add 329 units of housing when it opens in Located2024.atthe southwest corner of Florentine Road and Main Street, the complex has been in planning stages for several years. It was approved by the Town Council of Prescott Valley Oct. 21, 2021, according to a spokes man for the Fain Signature Group (FSG), project owner. Legado is being marketed as unique. The gated community will feature a 5,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant open to the public and an 8,000-square-foot commercial lease space at ground level for businesses.
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Tuition rates are set each year. This year, tuition will be about $1,500 a semester, or $3,000 for the school year.
Faculty are aware of the high costs of textbooks and other educational resources, so they are trying to help students by using what is called Open Educational Resources (OER). “When possible, faculty are opting for online textbooks.
By Ray Newton, QCBN Yavapai College (YC) is expanding a financial aid program that allows students earn a tuition-free degree from among 16 two-year associate degree programs.
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Sometimes this means free textbooks and other resources. We promote these options to make the programs as affordable as possible up front for the students. And students can apply for grants to buy texts,” she said. Paquette said the college is gratified that students from throughout the county are taking advantage of the Workforce Promise program.
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“We are pleased to have expanded what we are calling a ‘Workforce Promise,’ in its fourth year. The college board has given us a budget of $500,000 for this year, so we can expand the stu dent cohort to what we think will approach 300 students enrolled in specific degree programs,” sheAboutsaid. 100 students were attracted to the pro gram in its first year. Last year, that number in creased to 200. “Students must apply and qualify. Tuition reimbursement is not automatic and only occurs if students meet the specified timeline. Reimbursement also does not cover expenses for transfer classes taken from another institution.”
Paquette also administers a new program in cooperation with Prescott Unified School District called “Early College,” where 18 high school seniors will spend their last year of high school on the YC campus downtown.
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Meghan Paquette, director of Early College and Promise Programs, explained that reim bursement is based on the amount of tuition a student would pay in the two years it takes to earn the specific degrees. She emphasized that reimbursement does not occur until after students earns the degree in the requisite time. She also said the reimbursement does not cover other education expenses such as room and board, books and educational supplies. But, “students can apply for scholarships to cover some of those expenses,” she explained.
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“About one-third of the students enroll from the Verde Valley. The other two-thirds come from the Quad Cities area. What’s really pleasing us is that many are first-generation college students. They are enrolling in degree programs that lead to good jobs that pay good salaries – and many are staying in the county. That’s terrific for the economy.”YCVice President for Community Relations and Student Development Rodney Jenkins says the college plans to continue exploring other opportunities to enroll new students in practical programs that help them become productive members of the community.
The high school seniors all must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and will be enrolled in YC classes Monday through Thursday between 8:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Similar to the Workforce Promise program, the students will pay no tuition. Rather, the school district will be reimbursed for the students through a grant from the state. The school district then will pay for tuition. Paquette said the program was initiated through cooperative efforts among Prescott High School Principal Adam Neely, PHS Academic Adviser Molly Orr and YC officials. It begins this fall.
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Construction Underway on Desert Financial Credit Union in Prescott
By Ray Newton, QCBN The newest branch of Arizona’s largest credit union, Desert Financial, is under construc tion at 3179 Lakeview Plaza Lane, just south of Willow Lake Road, in Prescott. Desert Financial of Northern Arizona Mar keting Manager Miles Kastner told Quad Cities Business News the 3,600-square-foot, one-story building likely will be completed by the beginning of January 2023. Kastner said it will incorporate the latest and best of contemporary technological construction materials. The contractor is Frontline STC, a Phoenix-based builder that specializes in banks and credit unions. Kastner said Desert Financial is already inter viewing for employees. “We are excited about bringing these new jobs to Prescott and we’re confident we’ll have an excellent staff.” He said when all full-time and part-time positions are filled, there will be about 10 employees, including a branch“We’remanager.excitedabout coming to Prescott, where we can share our success in the local com munity. We have a passion for creating excep tional experiences for our members and we focus on giving back to local communities,” Kastner said. He noted in 2020, Desert Financial gave $3.9 million to Arizona communities through COVID-19 relief funds, scholarships and what he called “random acts of kindness.” Originally founded more than 80 years ago in Phoenix by 15 educators, the original name was Desert Schools Credit Union. Corporate headquarters are located at 148 North 48th Street in Phoenix.Theorganization has grown to the point that it now has more than 400,000 members and is approaching 50 branches. A name change oc curred in 2018, when it became Desert Financial. Currently, it has more than $6 billion in assets in its not-for-profit cooperative status. “We have had solid stable growth, especially since our rebrand and the expansion of our char ter,” said Kastner.
Desert Financial has another branch in the Quad Cities area located at 3100 Glassford Hill Road, inside the Fry’s Food and Drug Center. QCBN For more information, visit desertfinancial.com. Desert Financial Credit Union is seeking qualified employees to work at its newest branch under construction in Prescott. Company officials hope to be open around the first of the year.
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While consideration is being given to bids for the existing City Hall, other agreements are being forged to renovate the new facility. Most of the former occupants of the Montezuma Street building have relocated. Ten companies have left since the city bought the former National Bank Building in June 2021. Only four tenants remain. One of them, Guild Mortgage, has agreed to move from its current third floor office to the second floor so that construction can begin on what will be a significantly larger City Chamber space on the third floor. In fact, new space is being designed for 256 people, about double what the current chamber’s seating space can accommodate.CityDeputy Recreation Services Director Tim Legler said the city had signed an agreement with Haley Con struction, a Prescott-based company, to complete the $1.1 million recon struction of the third-floor space pre viously occupied by Guild Mortgage. Construction is to be fully underway within days. Chamber space will be connected to City Council offices through a connecting hallway.
By Ray Newton, QCBN City officials are reviewing five bids submitted by four bidders interested in purchasing the existing Prescott City Hall. The bids range from $2 million to $2.55 million.Thebids were submitted by Stroh Architecture of Prescott for $2 million; Jacor Partners of Phoenix for $2.35 million; Silo Holdings of Show Low for $2.5 million; and two bids from Ponderosa Hotel Management Prescott for $2.55 million. Ponderosa Hotel Management operates several hotels in Arizona, including two in Prescott, Spring Hill Suites and Quality Inn by Choice. One bid was for multi-family use and the other for a new hotel. All bidding proposals indicated they will involve complete demolition of existing Prominentlystructures.located at the corner of Goodwin and Cortez in the heart of downtown Prescott, the land is considered quite valuable by investors. Council members and officials have long emphasized they hope it will be developed into a mixed-use project that can include retail, restaurants and possible living sites, said Deputy City Manager Tyler Goodman. The city still has to decide what to do with the full wall interior mural that covers the interior northern wall of the City Council Chambers and the outdoor cowboy statue at the west entrance.TheMayor’s Commission on Facility Optimization and Property Usage (FOPU) has had several closed discussions about the sale of the property. FOPU also will interview prospective buyers, Goodman said. The plan is to rank the purchase proposals in the near future and then advance them to the council. Once that has been done, rankings will become public information. When the sale has been completed, proceeds will be used to help pay for the $7.55 million purchase and renovation of the new building on Montezuma Street. In the meantime, some city staff members are still working in the currentLeasebuilding.Changes, Renovation Under way at Future City Hall
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Renovation also is scheduled for the second floor, where the Human Resources and Community Develop ment offices will be located. Overall, the estimated expense for renovations will total about $4.5 mil lion. These funds are to come from the general fund, the street special revenues fund, the water enterprise fund and the solid waste enterprise fund. Complete relocation of existing City Hall services and offices into the new building is months away, Goodman said. “It is hard to give a definitive timeline, but we do plan to move more personnel in coming months. What is still unknown is when the Community Development and Utility Billing counters and public services will be moved to the new building. We’ll be sure to give substantial public notice prior to that occurring. The timeframe is simply unknown currently.” QCBN
The existing Prescott City Hall has attracted five bids, ranging from $2 million to $2.55 million. City Council members are privately reviewing and ranking bid proposals.
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Memoire captures journey of furniture maker turned medium and crime solver
“I wrote ‘Little Voices’ to help skep tics and domestic violence survivors open themselves to the possibility that intuition is real and can be life saving,” she said. “I hope that if people can use their intuitive gifts, they can heal old wounds and create the life they want to live.”TheVisits Began While Building Children’s Furniture As Hathcock, a self-taught carpenter, was sawing and sanding pieces of wood into mid-century modern furniture like stylish table sets and toy chests with colorful cutouts that lift so toys can be neatly tucked away, spirits of children began coming into her life. It started in 2011.“Asa skeptic and believer in sci entific data, I couldn’t wrap my head around what was happening. I thought maybe I’d inhaled too much polyure thane in the Meanwhile,workshop.”shewasbuilding a solid foundation for her business, Mod Mom Furniture. Hathcock took her concept and brand to the television program “Shark Tank” and successfully made the pitch. Living in Los Angeles at the time, celebrities became her clientele. Through the program and re-runs, she gained more visibility and sales. She was busy building and selling. Eventu ally, she began a collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and leading toddler furniture maker Little Colorado, a partnership that continues today.But the children kept coming. Many, who had been killed by predators or had died suddenly, would communi cate to her about their tragic deaths. She thought she was going crazy until she started sharing what she was receiv ing with law enforcement and grieving parents who validated the messages as accurate.“It’sincredibly emotional work so I had to learn to step outside of myself and just record what I was seeing and hearing. I became like a doctor observ ing a patient and would write down what I was being told that needed to be shared,” she said.
Kiersten was unlike any other intuitive medium I had spoken to through the years. She explained to me that she had recently discovered that she possessed certain abilities that might assist in vestigators in finding missing persons, and that she was simply looking to volunteer her time because she cared and just wanted to help. I eventually came to understand, as time went on and I got to know Kiersten personally, that she had truly been given a gift for helping others in this way . . . especially kids. The most amazing part of her journey is that she wasn’t looking for any of what has happened to her . . . it simply found her.
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“I would say the book will help my business in the professional world on a level that’s not measured in sales,” she said. “And I’m totally OK with that and happy about it. What I am doing and talking about goes beyond anything I can quantify. When I’m speaking to high school kids all over the country, almost every time, at least one child will say, ‘Thank you. I went through some thing and I’m struggling.’ It’s about being a voice for people who can’t talk about it and showing that they can be successful. It doesn’t have to take them down.”Hathcock is talking about child abuse. “Little Voices” is a captivating memoir about her journey when suddenly, at age 36, she started seeing and hearing spirits of deceased chil dren, some of whom were killed by predators. Her intuitive awakening led to quiet partnerships with detectives around the country as they sought her help to solve crimes.
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Pucci will be joining Hathcock at a book signing at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at Brightside Book shop in downtown Flagstaff. “Little Voices” is published by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon and Schuster. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit html.www.kierstenhathcock.com/book-tour.https:// QCBN In 2020, Mod Mom Furniture began a collaboration with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and leading toddler furniture maker Little Colorado. Today, she is designing and creating multiple kids’ furniture pieces inspired by Wright’s work.
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AN UNDERCOVER MEDIUM Hathcock became an undercover medium, volunteering to help police officers and detectives solve crimes against children. “After I’d been volun teering for about two years, visions of myself at a young age started coming to me. Because I trusted my intuition by that point, I knew to trust what I was getting.”Longlocked-out memories began to reveal themselves to her. She learned that she, too, had her own history with a pedophile, repeated assaults by a rel ative from the time she was 5 until she was 8. “The grooming started at age 3.” Further, during a three-year split from her husband, Scott, she “fell down a deep hole,” she says, into a rela tionship with a narcissistic sociopath. “Unbeknownst to me, I was living with a predator.”Hathcock believes the spirits of the children were warning her. One, named Jason, told her to “Go get the restraining order now. You have to do it now.” Recalling that chaotic time, she says, “Had I not left, I believe I would be Retireddead.”
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By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN Kiersten Hathcock calls herself an ordinary mom who was making children’s furniture in her ga rage while her kids were in school. But most people who hear her story would likely agree that what’s happened to her in the past decade or so is anything but ordinary as Hathcock has ventured into the world of celebrity, the paranormal and unsolved mysteries. Her book, “Lit tle Voices: How Kids in Spirit Helped a Reluctant Medium Escape and Heal from Abuse,” is being released this month and launching her on a book tour that starts in Northern Arizona.
New York City Police De partment Detective Mark Pucci, who worked with Hathcock and continues to be a private investigator, wrote the foreword for “Little Voices.” Here’s an excerpt:Thinking back to before we had the opportunity to speak on the phone, I remember asking myself, “What is this furniture company CEO from Arizona doing volunteering to assist on a high-profile missing persons case in Long Island, New York?” That being said, when I finally had the chance to speak to Kiersten on the phone for the first time, my intuition kicked into full gear. Much to my surprise, not long into our conversation, I realized that
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Harpist receives Good Samaritan honor for helping hospice patients When Luana Mangold, 87, performs, it is often on a handmade Paraguayan harp she learned to play more than 30 years“Whenago. I play, it’s usually with strings attached,” she said with a smile.Her strumming these past 20 years earned her a national honor. She was selected from nominees from among all 50 states as winner of the Good Samaritan Society “Ever Forward Champion Volunteer Award.” Hundreds recognized Mangold publicly during June 24 formal ceremonies at the Good Samaritan Society national headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mangold was nominated by Adam Bissell, chaplain for the Prescott Good Samaritan Living Facility and Apartments, 1029 South Drive. “In one word, she’s a saint. As people are transitioning into the next world, to have that harp in the background is sublime. Mangold is someone who lives out the Good Samaritan values of courage, community and service.” He added that as a fellow musician, he has enjoyed her harp playing for more than a dozen years. Bissell praised her for her commit ment to hospice care and its patients. Mangold has played for many events, often weddings and anniversaries, and volunteered in venues ranging from museums, concert halls and hospitals, but most frequently, at hospice facilities. She said receiving the award in South Dakota was a highlight of her adult career. She was accompanied by her son, Robert Mangold, who filmed and posted a video of her award on YouTube.AnAmerican Indian from a large family of 17 siblings, Mangold was born in 1935 on the Jemez Springs Continued on page 36 For 20 years, Luana Mangold has soothed souls with the gentle sounds of her hand-crafted Paraguayan harp.
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I’m sure you remember the day when your parents dropped you off to play your favorite sport. For me, I had just purchased a new glove, bought new cleats and had my hair pulled back in a ponytail. I was ready for my first practice to learn how to perfect the game of softball. That day, I remember meeting my coach. He was soft-spo ken, kind, and full of knowledge about how to play softball. I always wanted to be the pitcher, so of course when he asked us what positions we wanted to play I blurted out “I’ll be the pitcher,” or so I thought. I remember him tak ing us through several drills to really understand our skill sets, areas that we were stronger in than others, as well as moving us around the field to try several different positions. Turns out, I wasn’t a very good pitcher; second base was where I landed. Who would have thought? I was only about 4 feet tall when I started playing softball, but I was quick, I was small, and great at catch ing. However, I couldn’t throw accu rately to save my life, so second base was the perfect fit for me with my skill advantages and disadvantages. It took the coach testing me in several areas to figure this out. What about you? Do you remember your favorite sport and where you landed based on your knowledge, skill sets and advantages? I bet you do! Without having the coach on the field in practice, I bet neither of us would have been able to become state champions or even win a game. I certainly know as a mother raising children I wouldn’t have dropped my children off to “practice” if a coach wasn’t present. Yet, as business own ers, many believe they don’t need a coach anymore in their lives. By definition, a coach is someone who teaches and trains an athlete or performer. And the definition of an athlete is someone that is trained, skilled and proficient. Would you say that you are a proficient business owner? Just because you are passion ate at what you do doesn’t mean you know how to run a business. I meet many women on my journey that are skilled, proficient and truly athletes in their industries, but they lack the understanding and skills to build a successful business. I’d like you to meet Dr. Melissa Balizan. She has 50,000 clinical hours, has been working as a pharmacist for more than two decades and knows more about medication and the prop erties of them than probably 1,000 of us combined. She is truly an “athlete” in her industry. Where she lacked was the knowledge of turning her two decades of experience into her own business that had paying customers. When I met her, she was a concierge pharmacist with no private clients. A year later, after hiring me, she was leveraging her skills to work with large corporate businesses to facilitate med icine management for their employees to cut their healthcare costs. Now, she works with physicians to assist their clients, because general physicians are so busy treating clients that they don’t have the time to meet with them regularly to discuss their medication reviews. This is one example of how a business coach is able to see a different perspective in your business and can “move you around the field” to test your skill sets and leverage your knowledge to have a successful career, on your terms. Here are five quick reasons why you should consider hiring a business coach if you own a business: Accountability If for no other reason, hiring a business coach for accountability will be the greatest deci sion you have ever made in your life. Navigate Challenges and Meet Your Goals A business coach can assist you in creating measurable goals, based on your industry, that will surely come up against some challenges that you may be experiencing for the first time. However, your coach has already been there and done that!
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An aerial view shows the 21,000-square-foot building acquired by Steps to Recovery Homes in March. Located on North Main Street in Cottonwood, it is being designed as a holistic healing center that will provide a variety of services related to recovery from addiction.
“Our Director of Operations Anji Dickson has spearheaded the whole strategic plan and the vision to evolve Steps to Recovery Homes into a true Holistic Wellness Program,” he said. “She has taken us to a new level these last few years. The whole strategic plan was to consolidate all our operations under one roof. The money we’ve been paying out for rent in all the other places we had can now go to the community as an asset that will be there forev er. This way, we get to own our facility, and the organization will have some sustainability. It’s really a good Highlightingmove.”the“good move” is having the space to establish an outpatient treatment center, the Konnect Treatment Center, which provides therapy services for clients in the recovery and transitional homes and in the surrounding community.
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The opening of the outpatient center will also allow staff to maximize help for clients, “so they can go down to their core issues, like anger, shame, trauma, abandonment, neglect and low self-worth.”
“Our age range is 18 and up,” Browning said. “Most are in between 35 to 50. We do have one who is 20.”
“Now the treatment center can help people outside of our homes,” Browning said. “It gets the community more involved and helps more people in need.”
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“In healing a broken individual, I think con nection is the opposite of addiction,” Brown ing said. “Isolation and separation formulate addiction; we feel different and then we’re isolated in our minds. It’s good if you can get people to feel they have purpose, that they’re a piece of the puzzle.” Services offered at Konnect include indi vidual therapy, case management and group sessions for those in the program, including people who do not occupy the organization’s recovery or transitional homes.
All of the homes are located within four miles of a long, large building on North Main Street in front of Riverfront Park on the route into Old Town Cottonwood. The non-profit purchased the 21,000-square-foot structure in March with a low-interest USDA loan.
By Betsey Bruner, QCBN At its best, a home provides a safe and supportive environment for its inhab itants. Providing safety and support to those who have fallen through the cracks in society because of alcohol and drug addiction is the mission of the Cottonwood non-profit Steps to Recovery Homes. “Steps to Recovery Homes was started nine years ago,” said Damien Browning, 48, executive director of the organization. “My ex-wife, Anne Browning, and I started Steps to Recovery Homes with three credit cards. We are both in recovery and wanted to help others. We have had collaboration with lots of other agencies over the years.” According to the non-profit’s website, “Re covery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.”Theorganization was honored by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 17, when it received a Proclamation of Recognition of Awards of Excellence for their prestigious awards and their dedication to the health of all citizens of Yavapai County.
Currently, homes for recovery include a location for men, housing 13 residents, a wom en’s home, housing eight, and a transitional home, housing five. Recovery homes welcome men and women who are willing to take action to address their substance use and other co-occurring disorders and to work hard to embrace the tools offered to gain and maintain long-term recovery. Transitional homes provide a step down from the more structured living environment, offering a safe place for clients to live with more freedom as they reintegrate successfully back into society.
“We’re going to make it a healing center,” explained Browning, who has lived in Cotton wood since 1992. “By the end of May, we had moved everything over there.”
Recovery All in One Place
fter interviewing and studying a great number of business owners, I’ve learned that some people are born business leaders – they seem to have an innate drive and focus –like my brother, Charlie, who started a shoeshine business when he was 10. Some, probably most, evolve into the role or arrive at a place in life where the timing is right to flex their entrepreneurial muscles. If you are wondering if you are an entrepreneur, here is my list of Top Ten Entrepreneurial Characteristics.
1. Comfortable with Risk, Comfortable with Discomfort Entrepreneurs have to be able to be OK with not knowing what the future may bring and especially OK with knowing the beginning of the journey likely will be uncomfortable, often demanding long days and not much financial reward. They under stand money may have to go out and may not come in for a while. They are playing the long game.
Entrepreneurs love to be filled up by those who are excited about the possibilities and engaged in life. They cheer on others who are striving to be better, accomplishing more, changing lives and leading by exam ple. They notice and are grateful for those who encourage them and make it a point to encourage others.
3. Optimistic Even though they are aware of risks and challenges, entrepreneurs believe everything will work out the way it should, even if there are surprises along the way. They believe challenges can be flipped to become benefits, so that even the darkest and most apocalyptic cloud will have a silver lining.
2. Confident Entrepreneurs are not necessarily cocky, but they are confident in their knowl edge, experience, ability and problem-solv ing skills. They are the ones who can stay calm in a storm; in fact, they likely look at every challenge like a puzzle yet to be solved.
6. Prepared to Invest in Themselves Entrepre neurs do what it takes. They may take out a loan, find an investor, sell something, sleep less, earn a degree, hire a coach, move to an other city, change their diet, quit bad habits or make space in their lives for something new. Whatever it is, they are committed to shaping themselves into the best version of themselves for their desired outcome.
7. Thorough I’m not talking about getting lost in every detail. That would be too over whelming and cause entrepreneurs to lose interest. But they do think things through.
4. Hang Out with Inspirational Thinkers
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9. Passionate About What They Do If at a dinner party, you find someone who can talk enthusiastically and endlessly about the wonders of PVC pipe or the advantages of semiconductor material or how to make the perfect meringue, odds are pretty good you are talking to an entrepreneur.
5. Resourceful Entrepreneurs are constantly thinking, but don’t get discouraged, about what will happen if: if the materials don’t arrive, if key individuals don’t get on board, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, if the loan doesn’t go through. They are nimble in this regard and can formulate a plan B, C or D in a hurry. In fact, they probably already have.
By the way, Charlie’s shoeshine business (see #1) led to a job at a country club, which led to interaction with successful business leaders who inspired him (see #4) by living a life of golf, nice shoes and expensive meals. He became a chef (see #6) so he could create those good meals and run his own catering business (see #7). Thus, he cracked a great many eggs (see #10) on his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. QCBN Bonnie Stevens is a public relations consul tant. She can be reached at bonnie.stevens@ gmail.com.
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8. Decisive Entrepreneurs make decisions swiftly. They quickly process the oppor tunities and risks and take action. They don’t live in that wasteland of regret and self-doubt. They move forward. And if more information arrives that suggests there is a better direction, they make another decision.
In his “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” leadership expert Stephen Cov ey’s second habit is, “Begin with the end in mind.” Entrepreneurs need to be able to visualize the bigger picture and the goal. This helps them create the path to get where they want to go and recognize success when they arrive.
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10. Motivational If you are now inspired to repair your own plumbing, buy the latest smartphone or start cracking some eggs, you know how motivational entrepreneurs can be.
If what happens in life sometimes feels like just a roll of the dice, Missions and Madness can train us to grab ahold of those dice, give them a toss and embrace whatever shows up including pirates, ninjas or a big T-Rex.
This group of strangers came together to play the game and ended up carrying one member and blindfolding another to complete the “mission.”Photo by Bonnie Stevens
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Dr. Thompson received his biomimetic dental training at USC and obtained extensive orthodontic training as a dentist in the U.S. army. He received his implant mastership by the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics.
We provide services like, biomimetic crowns and fillings, Invisalign, sleep appliances and implants. We put the best interest of our patients first, we do this by being mimimally invasive in our treatment and techniques, up to date on best practices, and invest in technology and continuing education to provide the best care.
Missions and Madness Leadership game teaches awareness, perseveranceteamwork,
Dr. German received his dental training at Temple University. He is a Board Certified Naturopath with training in integrative biologic dental medicine and naturopathic dentistry. He has an implant mastership received by the American Academy of implant Prosthodonitics.
On a Friday afternoon in June, Boatman turned loose a group of participants from Moonshot at NACET in Buffalo Park, in cluding Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy, to come together to solve clues and perform drills in pursuit of their “mission.” “It was fun and challenging. What I like about it is the rotation of leadership,” said Mayor Deasy. “Everyone plays the role of leader or timekeeper, with different responsibilities.” Participants don’t use GPS or electronic maps. “We only use participants’ experience and a paper map,” said Boatman. “You roll the dice for a location, figure out how to get there and how long it’s going to take to get the whole team there.” At the beginning and throughout the mis sion, the group learns about challenges it faces, how it must respond to outside forces – like pirates – and “multipliers,” which magnify the level of difficulty and could slow down the team. For example, if team members are required to complete four burpees each time they arrive at a destination, a multiplier can turn that into eight burpees, or more. “It could be two team members are tied together at the ankles or you have to car ry someone or walk blindfolded within the timeframe you’ve already decided on,” said Boatman. “This requires the skill of taking ac tion, making it through difficulties and finally, not giving Missionsup.”and Madness is designed to emphasize physical activity, as well. “More exercise is always good for you and demands more focus,” he said. “Another important aspect is the situational awareness angle. It’s easy to walk from one place to another and let your mind wander, but this game demands yourBoatmanattention.”warns participants about KIM, or details to Keep in Mind. “This is an old sniper trick. Observations that team leaders make can reduce the team’s penalties if members can answer specific questions about details of an earlier“Missionslocation.”and Madness is fun, inventive and challenging. It makes you think and requires you to focus on your surroundings,” said Novakinetics Aerosystems Vice President of Manufacturing Daniel Stinski. “It’s a great way to stay fit and really gives you a chance to take a personal look inward to see who you are and what you’re capable of.” Boatman knows what he’s capable of. He is an advanced martial artist who has participated in military-type survival training that calls for carrying 30 pounds of bricks on your back for 12 hours and other strenuous tasks. “I enjoy pushing the limits,” he said. But that’s not what this is about. “That’s not for everybody, but Missions and Madness is. It takes all the amazing experiences and skills and lessons that you can learn under extreme training circumstances and teaches individuals to participate in a fun and social way. It’s a gentle way to learn important lessons.” Other important lessons from the game may come from a Missions and Madness guest. On this day, Guardian Air Transport’s Chief Flight Paramedic and Clinical Manager Adal Lopez was one such guest. He took the group through hands-on wound care training and expressed the value of being prepared to treat injuries, especially in remote settings.
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If you want to feel special, go to Prescott Dentistry! The atmosphere is so calm and EVERYONE is so amazing! You will love them!”– Ann Herrington
“I have been going to Prescott Dentistry for many years now and I can’t say enough good things about them. When you walk in the office, you see smiling faces that engage with you right away. The first time I went there, I saw Dr. Thompson who is so kind and wonderful. I didn’t think there could be anyone as nice and then I met Dr. German and he was just as wonderful, kind and knowledgeable. He always spends all the time needed for questions and explanations about what he is doing and it is so comforting. He makes you feel like you are his only patient. I got a serious health diagnosis a couple of years ago and since I am very holistic, I wanted a holistic dentist which is why I chose Prescott Dentistry. Dr. German always recommends the natural way to treat things when possible, which I really appreciate as I have been dealing with Periodontal disease which Dr. German shared with me could contribute to my health issue. Because of this, I am having 4 deep cleanings which I was nervous about. No worries…the Dental Hygentist, Carrie is amazing and so gentle. I just love her too!
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Flagstaff filmmaker Morgan Boatman has been developing this outdoor adventure leader ship game for about seven years. “There are three aspects to getting through life: finding a direction, taking action on that direction, and not giving up. Missions and Madness takes participants through various exercises and teaches them how to do this.”
Prescott Area ATHENA Celebration Honors Ten Finalists
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“I am beyond honored to acknowledge and celebrate these amazing women who have been nominated,” said Aboost owner Anita Farrelly. “They have dedicated their time, wisdom and lives to making the world a better place for everyone and they deserve hugs, love and to be embraced by our community.”
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Ten women from the Quad Cities are being celebrated as finalists in the 2022 Prescott Area ATHENA Awards. The annual High Tea event, hosted by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine, is scheduled for 3-5 p.m., Sunday Sept. 18, at Starting Point, at Prescott Gate wayTheMall.ATHENA Awards program is recognized around the world, promot ing leadership and recognizing those who demonstrate excellence in their profession, serve their communities, and assist others, especially women, in achieving their full potential.
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Aboost Wellness, a woman-owned local business, is the Platinum sponsor for the third annual Prescott Area ATHENA Awards. “I am beyond honored to acknowledge and celebrate these amazing women who have been nominated,” said Aboost owner Anita Farrelly. “They have dedicated their time, wisdom and lives to making the world a better place for everyone and they deserve hugs, love and to be embraced by our community.” Farrelly, a registered nurse who has worked primarily in the hospital setting managing intensive care units, was
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Attaran’s medical education has taken her to top medical centers in the United States and worldwide. She pursued a valve reconstruction fellowship in the Department of Cardiothorac ic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Prior to that, she studied valve/aor tic surgery during a fellowship at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong and cardiotho racic surgery during a junior clinical fellowship at the London Chest Hospital. Attaran’s cardiothoracic residency took place in the United Kingdom at hospitals throughout London and Liverpool. She earned her medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran.
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Saina Attaran joins Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
It’s an even bigger benefit that our Advanced Wound and Vein Center teams draw on the expertise of the multidisciplinary medi cal team to ensure patients receive the best care Attaranpossible.”echoesthis and also emphasizes the patient’s significant role in the Vein Center’s care model.
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
The Quad Cities community is also familiar to Dr. Attaran. She moved to the area in 2019 to join the surgical team at YRMC’s James Family Heart Center. “I love everything about this community: the people, spirit and scenery,” she said. “Helping the people of my community stay healthy is a privilege.”
A GLOBAL MEDICAL EDUCATION
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“Teamwork is a very important to the Vein Center. And our patients are at the center of our team. We work with every patient to improve their mobility with individualized care plans that may include lifestyle changes, compression stockings and possibly a venous procedure.”
Vein Center Welcomes Dr. Saina Attaran
With Attaran’s exceptional skills and experi ence, the fully-staffed Vein Center will con tinue to provide top diagnostic and advanced therapies for people with lower-extremity vein issues. The strong partnership with Advanced Wound Care at Dignity Health, YRMC, will also“Ourcontinue.Advanced Wound Care and Vein Cen ter teams often collaborate to care for patients,” said Advanced Wound and Vein Center Di rector Cheryl Sofonia. “It’s a benefit to patients that our clinics are together in one location.
QCBN How to Reach the Vein Center
The Vein Center is located on the campus of YRMC East at: Del E. Webb Outpatient Center 3262 North Windsong Drive Prescott Valley, Arizona 86314 To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Bridget928-759-5890O’Garaisawriter, communications strategist and project manager who specializes in health care. O’Gara has spent her career writing about healthcare topics. She works with mission-driven healthcare organizations, including hospitals, other healthcare providers and advocacy organizations.
“The venous system is critical to our overall health,” said Dr. Attaran, vein specialist at the Vein Center at YRMC. “We depend on our network of veins to deliver deoxygenated blood back to our hearts. It’s familiar territory for me.”
By Bridget O’Gara Veins, vessels and valves are all part of the body’s vascular system, which is why cardiothoracic surgeon Saina Attaran, M.D., is at home in her new role at the Vein Center at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC).
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By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN Zahi Hawass calls himself a sim ple man, but the world’s fore most Egyptologist spends much of his time with ancient royalty, gods and goddesses. In fact, Dr. Hawass is revered as a legend in his own right, charmed by Aphrodite herself, in spired by the Great Pyramid builder Khufu and driven by the “magic of Egypt” to coax the desert sand into giving up secrets of what he calls “the world’s greatest civilization.” This fall, with the help of CT scans and DNA technology, Hawass expects to reveal the answer to the yet unsolved mystery: how King Tutankhamun died.“Today, I opened a shaft and found a sarcophagus with a mummy covered with gold,” said this largerthan-life and fantastically theatrical archaeologist last December during an ordinary Zoom call. And that’s what most have come to expect from an encounter with Hawass, anything but“Thisordinary.wasin an area that was in the shadow of the Step Pyramid, the old est pyramid in Egypt, with beautiful statues and a sealed sarcophagus of a lady covered with gold,” he explained. “We are in the process of discovering a new pyramid in the site. A month ago, we found the brother of King Tutankhamun. I found intact tombs that I did not open yet. We expect to be excavating in the Saqqara necrop olis in September and hope to open theseLikelytombs.”coming straight from the site with news of great findings, Hawass will share his adventures, passion for discovery, and advocacy for conservation with audiences at two events: the first, Friday, Sept. 23 at the Flagstaff Festival of Science W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presen tation at Northern Arizona Univer sity; the second, Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition’s destination event at Arizona Nordic Village.With discoveries in the global spot light for more than three decades, Hawass is credited with bringing Ancient Egypt into our homes and hearts. The passion began in the 1980s. As the inspector of antiquities at the time, he was sent out to an ex cavation site. “I was unhappy to leave Cairo and go into the desert, but one day I found a tomb with the statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. While cleaning the statue, I found my love.” In 1990, as director of Giza and Saqqara, he made a breakthrough dis covery that determined the Pyramids were built by workers, not slaves. His findings uncovered an ancient cem etery near the Sphinx containing 600 graves and 50 larger tombs belonging to the builders of the pyramids and their families. His discoveries also include the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis. Through years of excavating tombs of spectacular treasures and tem ples to the gods, following hidden passageways, carefully transferring mummies and decoding ancient writings, he says “the afterlife built Egypt,” a place that begins with nightfall for the deceased, filled with gods, strange creatures, gatekeepers and riddles solved through the Book of the Dead. He has become comfortable with being lowered into deep, dark, tight shafts, squeezing between massive slabs of granite, coming into contact with deadly cobras and facing superstitions surrounding the fabled “curse” of the pharaohs. He recalls looking through the slit of a hidden Legendary archaeologist Zahi Hawass said the discovery of more than 100 intact coffins at Saqqara with well-preserved mummies inside is enriching our knowledge about mummification and the religious beliefs of Egyptians who lived 2,500 years ago.
Exploring the Gilded World of Pharaohs, Mummies, Pyramids and ‘the Afterlife that Built Egypt’
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The old name was geographically limited to a specific region of Arizona and the original logo was focused solely on winter sports. The new name has a broader appeal, making it more accessible statewide, and the updated logo better encompasses the year-round programs that are offered. In addi tion, the new branding is easily recognizable and was designed to improve recall. This will help the organization reach new participants and gain donors from outside the Flagstaff area. The team at High Country Adaptive Sports is hopeful about the oppor tunity to expand its presence. “When I started teaching adaptive ski lessons in 2011, I didn’t understand how big the need in our community was or how impactful adaptive recreation can be,” said founder Alex Davenport.
Driving for Others
By Barry DeKemper
Barry DeKemper, a retired high school En glish teacher, is the Development Director for People Who Care, a local nonprofit that provides free transportation services and nonmedical support to homebound adults in the Quad Cities.
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Ask yourself how you’d feel if you couldn’t drive. Think back to a time when your car was in the shop for a day. Remember how antsy it made you? Now, go a step farther. Imagine what it would be like if you could never drive again. This is what it’s like for People Who Care’s clients – our neighbors – none of whom can drive, all of whom must depend upon others to get around. For most, driving is an after thought, like flipping a switch to light a room, turning a handle to fill a bathtub, or pressing a button to find a favorite TV show. When we need milk for tomorrow morning’s cereal, we grab our car keys and drive to the grocery store. When we have a headache, we drive to the local pharmacy for aspirin. When we feel like visiting a friend, we jump in our car and drive to their house. When we want ice cream for the family, we head to our favorite parlor. We hardly think about these things, but if we lost our ability to drive, we would feel isolated, alone and maybe even a littleWeafraid.could survive without the ice cream, but could we get by with out seeing our doctors? What if we couldn’t pick up the medicine we need? And what if we were not only out of milk, but we were also out of fresh produce and bread and sugar and other pantry staples? People Who Care’s neighbors depend on volunteers to complete these essential tasks.Think about this. What if you had to choose between buying a few groceries to get you through the week or paying for a prescription to manage your blood pressure? What if you had to choose between paying for an Uber ride to visit that friend across town or paying your electric bill? These are the kinds of choices that many of our neighbors who live on fixed incomes must make in order to stretch their money. Perhaps one of the more insidious impacts of not being able to drive is the isolation that it causes. The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly 25% of those 65 and older are socially isolated, living alone, with no friends or family. For those who can’t drive, the problem is even worse. Isolation breeds lone liness, loneliness often leads to depression, and both are closely linked to other serious health issues that are prevalent among older people. In the Quad Cities that we serve, the percentage of elderly is twice the national average, which means that there are many people who cannot drive to see their doctors, buy grocer ies or visit friends. People Who Care provides these essential transporta tion services for them, free of charge, through its network of volunteers. Those who can’t drive are counting on those who can. Let’s not disap point them. Volunteer today! QCBN
orthern Arizona Adaptive Sports Association, a non-profit organi zation that facilitates recreational activities for people of all abilities, recently announced that it has changed its name to High Country Adaptive Sports and has undergone a complete rebrand.
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“Our dreams of creating year-round opportunities are upon us and I’m so excited about what this rebrand will do for our students and their families!”
Those familiar with the former NAASA can expect the same great organization they’ve come to know, but can look forward to a more visible presence in the marketplace, including a new, easy-to-use website. For more information, visit highcountryadaptive.org. QCBN
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The latest guidance from the Arizona Department of Water Re sources not only fails to address the overdraft, but has already approved more than 10,000 new homes for new water service. And existing state law authorizes water for an additional 100,000 homes! Every new home consumes groundwater and worsens thePumpingproblem.in the Big Chino threat ens Paulden domestic wells and the upper Verde River. The river begins perennial flow near Paulden where groundwater from the Big Chino emerges at Verde Springs, the only water source for the upper 25 river miles, which contains the finest ripar ian habitat in AZ. River flows have been steadily declining since 1996. In late June, we measured all-time re cord low flows at Perkinsville Bridge. We are witnessing the slow decline of the last surviving perennial river in Arizona.Arizona water law authorizes groundwater pumping for the Big Chino Water Ranch pipeline, a proj ect intended to support new homes, to dry up the river. It is totally legal for big agriculture to move into the Big Chino, irrigate without limit, and dry up the river. Additional residen tial growth in the Big Chino also can dry the Meanwhile,river. our local representa tives to the state legislature ignore our local problems - fiddling while our water disappears - and fail to provide solutions. In the last session, legisla tors from other rural areas intro duced several helpful bills addressing rural water needs. Unfortunately, one state representative beholden to agricultural interests prevented any of these bills from being considered on the floor of the legislature. We need forceful action from our state legisla tors, and that has not happened. It is true that the legislature recent ly enacted new state water legislation, spurred by the Colorado River water supply crisis. We do not receive any water - zero - from the Colorado River. The new law ignores the water problems in Northern Arizona. Instead, it authorizes expensive and unrealistic augmentation projects such as multi-billion dollar desali nization plants or importing water from the Missouri River. Prior Ari zona water law continues to support drying the Verde River and draining our aquifers in the name of promot ingIfgrowth.wewant to have a sustainable water supply and a flowing river, local citizens and government need to step up with solutions. Solutions do exist. For example, a regional water con servation incentive program could reduce water use by rural wells and private water systems and improve existing weak conservation programs in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. Also, a regional stormwater recovery and recharge program will reduce the overdraft.First,we need regional cooperation to protect a shared water resource. There has been no regional water planning since the Yavapai County Supervisors discontinued the Water Advisory Committee in 2014. Local governments must begin to meet regularly and plan solutions to pro tect our groundwater and the Verde River.Most importantly, it is essential for citizens to learn where candidates for the state house and senate stand on the critical issues facing our regional water supply and the Verde River. We encourage you to vote for those candidates who understand water issues and promise to work for solu tions that help our area.
Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Our state legislators continue to fail to protect our water in our aquifers and rivers. In the Prescott Active Management Area, which includes Dewey-Hum bolt, Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley, groundwater pumping exceeds natural and artificial replen ishment by over 18,000 acre-feet per year (afy) — that is a football field three=-and-a-half miles deep, disap pearing from the aquifer every year, depleting our groundwater reserves. The overdraft relentlessly con tinues to grow, decimating Del Rio Springs, and drying wells in William son Valley, Chino Valley and Coyote Springs. In the last 70 years, the flow from Del Rio Springs, the historical headwaters of the Verde River, has declined 90%. A partial, preliminary survey has identified more than 500 failing wells south and west of Chino Valley, along Williamson Valley Road, and in Coyote Springs. Occa sionally, a failing well can be replaced by drilling a new well at great cost, but this is a long-shot gamble, so most afflicted homeowners install a holding tank and have water hauled to them. Their home value is reduced up to 50%.
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By Gary Beverly, Ph.D.
QCBN Gary Beverly is a retired scientist and business owner working to protect the Verde River.
Hearing aids are certainly an invest ment and we’ve all seen the magazine advertisements for hearing devices that are much cheaper than the hearing aids you’ll receive from an audiologist. Why is this? First, the hearing devices adver tised for anything less than $1,000 are hearing amplifiers, not hearing aids. Amplifiers increase the volume of every pitch at the same rate, but most hearing losses need certain pitches to be made louder than others. In short, amplifiers won’t actually fix the hearing loss and make the patient hear as they should, they just make everything louder. Hearing amplifiers are like a weak multivitamin, whereas hearing aids are a potent medication. Hearing aids are very precise and they require a lot of education to prescribe and program. Because of this precision, hearing aids are often life-changing and allow a person to feel like themselves again. This preci sion also means there are many tiny mechanical parts that are vulnerable. The cost covers repairs for anything that might malfunction in the first few years you own your devices and may even give you a discount if you lose one or both of them. Beyond the protection of the physical device, the cost also covers any visits you need to make to the office in order to make sure your hearing aids work perfectly for you.
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Understanding the Hearing Aid Journey
It can take our brains up to six months of regular hearing aid usage (about 12 hours a day) to completely adjust. That being said, it often takes a few programming appointments to get your hearing aids perfectly adjusted to your brain. Hearing aid professionals are never bothered by a patient wanting adjustments… you’re the reason we stay busy! If any sounds are uncomfortable, annoying and especially if they’re painful, your audiologist wants to know. Those problems can be fixed and your com fort is Theessential.mostcommon problems that patients experience after receiving their new devices are discomfort with the fit, high pitch sounds being too loud or too quiet, or problems under standing speech. Another common problem is your own talking or chew ing being too loud. All of these issues are signs that something is slightly off with the programming of the devices. Just come in to your audiologist’s office and they’ll make sure you leave hearing as you should!
WHY ARE HEARING AIDS SO EXPENSIVE?
Diversity is the spice of life, and every person’s hearing loss and life circum stances are different. Some hearing aids work better for severe hearing losses. Some can better address aesthetic concerns, and can even be completely invisible when worn! Some hearing aids offer features that not everyone needs, but others desperately want, like the ability to wear them while working out or in theBeforeshower.going in to determine your options, think about what in your life is really important. If you’re an athlete or a musician, make sure your audiologist knows so they can cater your device to your lifestyle. If the look of hearing aids doesn’t appeal to you, bring it up in your appointment so discrete options can be explored. If you don’t want to spend a lot of mon ey on your new devices, economic base models are absolutely available.
Do you find yourself constantly turning up the TV or radio just to make out what’s being said? Hearing loss is a normal part of growing older, and it can be very scary. It doesn’t have to be. The process of getting hearing aids is painless, and an audiologist will work their hardest to help improve your quality of life and allow you to interact with the world around you.
Do you miss hearing the sounds of the birds? Are the voices of your grandchildren becoming increasingly difficult to understand?
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The first step is calling your local au diologist and scheduling an appoint ment for a hearing test. During this exam, the doctor will conduct a series of tests to determine your current level of hearing. None of these tests are painful, and the whole process usually takes about an hour. The doc tor will make a determination about whether hearing aids are appropriate, and if so, will explain the options for different models and price points.
At the end of the day, hearing loss can be scary, but investing in yourself and visiting an audiologist will help bring you out of the unknown. You deserve to hear the world as clearly as possible and your local audiologist can’t wait to help make that happen. The world is full of so many beautiful sounds. You deserve to hear them all! QCBN Sage Taylor is a hearing aid tech at Trinity Hearing Center. Trinity Hearing Center is located at 1330 N. Rim Dr., Suite B in Flagstaff. For more information, visit the website at TrinityHearing.net. Taylor is a hearing aid technician with a passion for improving the lives of others. He may be reached at 928-522-0500 or at audio@ Trinitytrinityhearing.net.HearingCenter is located at 1330 N. Rim Dr., Suite B in Flagstaff. For more infor mation, 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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OPEN EDUCATION RESOURCES (OER) Since 1998, college textbook costs have risen by 142%, and research shows that 60% of students do not purchase textbooks at some point during their college career because of cost. Another 31% of students don’t take classes at all because of the highpriced learning material. In August 2020, Yavapai College launched Open Education Resourc es (OER), an initiative to combat high textbook costs. YC courses were developed using OER, where students would use alternate learning materials, such as free online material andThevideo.popularity of these classes was immediate among students. OER classes filled up quickly with students eager to take the financial burden off theirTheplates.impact has been astounding. Since fall 2020, Yavapai College students have saved $805,090 in text book costs by taking OER classes. In June 2021, Yavapai College spearheaded the Open Textbooks for Rural Arizona Consortium, a collabo ration of rural community colleges throughout Arizona to reduce the amount of money students spend on textbooks.InJune 2021, the consortium received $801,218 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) to help grow the initiative.Iamproud to announce that earlier in August, the Consortium received an additional $1.19 million from FIPSE, bringing the total to $2 million! The Consortium will now serve students from eight Arizona community colleges in 12 counties. As the OER initiative grows, so does the opportunity for students to receive an education they may not have been able to before. I am proud of how far we have come with OER at YC and I prom ise that we will continue to create more OER classes for students every semester.
Lisa B. Rhine, Ph.D., is the presi dent of Yavapai College.
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Chris and Andi Remy, RN, CSA O 928-278-3899 E Remy@YourOasisAdvisor.com W OasisSeniorAdvisors.com/northern-az I am proud to announce that earlier in August, the Consortium received an additional $1.19 million from FIPSE, bringing the total to $2 million! The Consortium will now serve students from eight Arizona community colleges in 12 counties. As the OER initiative grows, so does the opportunity for students to receive an education they may not have been able to before. //
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Tackling the Price of Textbooks at Yavapai College
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No one thing will dissolve edu cational barriers alone, so at YC, we are using multiple efforts to meet the needs of our students.
By Lisa B. Rhine
QCBN In February 2019, Dr. Lisa B. Rhine became the 10th president of Yavapai College, bringing to the institution more than 30 years of leadership experience across a number of leading colleges and universities in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia. Dr. Rhine assumed this role with a commit ment to advance the mission of the college while ensuring access and support to those for whom opportunities may have been historically limited or denied. Yavapai College offers over 100 degrees and certificates, student and community services, and cultural events and activities at six locations throughout Yavapai County, including campuses in Prescott and Clark dale, and centers in Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Sedona and the Prescott Airport.
he fall 2022 semester at Yavapai College began on Aug. 15. A new fall semester marks a new year filled with fresh, determined students who are rejuvenated and focused on their dreams. At YC, we know that no matter how determined our students are or what their skills may be, they will all still need help to succeed. Nobody reaches their dreams without the help of Iothers.continue to remind our faculty and staff of the impact our work makes on the lives of our students. Each student brings their own story of adversity, successes and hope for a better future. When we deliver on our college mission and vision, we also live out our purpose to serve others and improve their situations. We are privileged to hold positions that allow us to profoundly impact another person’s life. As president, my passion is to continue providing higher education opportunities to rural areas, like Yavapai County, whose residents need accessible and affordable edu cation.
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“Toward the end of treatment, I realized that life is too short to waste and decided to follow my true passion of rescuing senior dogs,” she said. “My first rescue was a dog from Mexico, Navi, that I picked up after completion of chemotherapy while I was on the waiting list for my surgery. The next two, Huckleberry and Emelia, were after surgery and before radiation. I spent six nights in the garage with them in quar antine away from the other dogs trying to keep them both alive. It worked and they lived about another year happy and healthy for the first time.
“Huckleberry had calluses around his neck from being chained up most of his life. He was finally free at Dogtree Pines.”Lamont and her significant other, Bill Nicholas, discovered their talent for caring for older dogs with their first dog, Chester, a yellow lab.
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The senior dogs live in a sanctuary setting and have full run of the house, a two-and-a-half acre fenced yard and a wrap-around front deck for deer and javelina viewing. Dogtree has taken in more than 40 senior dogs from various rescues and humane societies. Most of the animals are considered high risk because of age, health or mental state. The shelter has adopted out a few but the majority that make it to the Pines are there to stay. Here is what the Dogtree provides:
N Warm Water Therapy: When Lamont could not find a source for water therapy, she decided to build a 16-foot round by 4-foot deep heated therapy pool, with a series of ramps and steps allowing easy ingress and egress for senior dogs that have trouble walking. It’s heated with an industrial heater up to 87-90 degrees for the benefit of their joints. Lamont and Nicholas allow other senior “dog friends” to come use the pool as well.
“It’s amazing for them as they become almost weightless in the warm water and aches and pains dissipate,” she said. QCBN Donations of any size are always welcome and will be used to cover vet bills and food. You can reach Dogtree Pines at 928-2732228 or dogtreepines@gmail.com.For more information, visit www.dogtreepines.com or follow them on Facebook.
Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary is a non-profit located on five-and-ahalf acres in Prescott. Their mission is to rescue and provide medical care, nutritious, homemade food and superior love and care in an amazing sanctuary setting to hospice and senior large dogs that are located in Arizona and surrounding areas. They are dedicated to senior dogs in need of a forever home, medical treatment and end of life care. They primarily intake large dogs who are 10 years and older, most of which have been dumped or surrendered because of their age and/or medical conditions.
“We did everything within our pow er to keep him feeling his best as long as possible. Along the way, we learned so very much about the care of seniors, and we loved it,” she said. Lamont believes mature dogs are the sweetest and most appreciative dogs. “Almost all the dogs we rescue have been rescued from horrible circum stances. Most were once somebody’s dog and knew a better life, but for circumstances we will never know or understand, have ended up homeless, lost, sick, injured, neglected, ignored or on the euthanasia list with no hope of rescue. They deserve better than that and they know better,” she said. “No dog deserves to die alone in a cage on a cold, concrete floor, certainly not seniors that have given their entire lives to us.”Lamont says Dogtree Pines is important because the older dogs are being dropped off at shelters, dumped and euthanized in record numbers. “Seniors are especially hard to adopt out because they have limited time left and unusually large vet bills. Very few people go to a shelter looking to adopt an old, broken dog that they will only have for a very short time. In addi tion, rescues face the same challenges.
Dogtree Pines currently has 16 dogs and has acquired at least eight of those in the past four months. Fifteen of the dogs reside at the sanctuary, one is in a foster“Wehome.have a large turnover because of age and the condition of the dogs we rescue, so we put many more dogs through the sanctuary than that number reflects. We usually reserve our space for dogs 10+ years of age or with special needs and they are all medi um-large breeds, with the exception of one little Lamontdog.”funds Dogtree Pines personally. She said her mother taught her to work hard, save money and live beneath her means. She said they have started fundraising and applying for grants.“Aspeople hear about us and our mission, our support has grown, but it’s nowhere near what our current ex penses are to feed and provide medical for these senior dogs. I currently work in real estate to support the rescue. Bill is retired and stays home while I am working so that the dogs are never left alone. It’s like working three full-time jobs but it’s oh-so-worth it. When I come home and see those sweet faces that would not be here otherwise, it’s worth all the crazy days and sleepless nights,” she said. Dogtree Pines does not have volun teers because the sanctuary is also the couple’s home. “It is an amazing amount of work to manage for two people. We make all home-cooked food for 15 dogs and go back and forth to vet appointments two or three times per week,” she said. “We could use help giving the dogs one-onone attention, brushing, transporting, walking, cleaning. Although we live on a large property, there are dogs that would benefit from getting out for some new Lamontscenery.”saidherhealth is great, but it took some time to get her energy back. Now she has NED, No Evidence of Disease. “I responded very well to chemotherapy.”Andeveryone she meets loves what they do at the Pines.
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Cindy Lamont’s older dog haven includes space for dogs to play and spend time with their pack, home-made meals and a therapy pool to sooth aching joints.
indy Lamont’s battle with cancer has given her a sense of urgency to pursue her joy for rescuing senior dogs. So, she created Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary in Prescott. Her journey began in July 2020 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Seniors cost more, require more time and effort and they cannot recoup an adoption fee in most cases. These old guys usually sit at the shelter, uncom fortable and in pain, until eventually they are euthanized. Dogtree Pines gives these dogs the joy, love and health that they deserve, and when it comes time, a loving passing,” she said.
“Most people don’t know how we can do it, with all the emotional loss on a regular basis. I literally fall in love with every dog we take and it’s so hard to lose them. However, somebody has to do it or nobody would. I try hard to look at the love that we give them for their last time on Earth, but I won’t kid you, it’s heartbreaking. As soon as one passes, another appears that needs help just as much and it just keeps going on.” Nicholas and Lamont are both certified in Canine Hydrotherapy. In the therapy pool they can stretch and exercise the senior dogs as their legs, hips, knees and backs start to give out.
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N Medical: Medical care is the No. 1 cost, as they rescue health compro mised seniors. They utilize both Eastern and Western medicine when treating the dogs. Aside from standard care, the residents receive chiropractic, laser and acupuncture treatments.
N End of Life: When the time comes, veterinarians make a house call so that the dogs can remain in their home, calm and comfortable. “We choose a peaceful location in the pines in which to lay them to rest, a place that they enjoyed spending time. They are surrounded by love and their pack when it is time to say goodbye. It’s always the hardest part, but part of what we do,” she said.
N Food: the sanctuary feeds the resi dents based on their needs, but most of the dogs are fed a homemade diet. This involves buying chicken and beef in bulk, grinding with an industrial grinder, freezing and feeding. They also eat a “veggie glop” that they make from pureed raw veg etables and freeze monthly. Canned pumpkin, green beans, green peas and treats are used in volume.
Dogtree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary Gives End-of-Life Love to Older Rescues
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Time for a Walk (and THE Walk)
By Ray Newton, QCBN The eighth annual Sip & Savor Fundraiser for the Prescott Unified School District has one primary objective: to create awareness and enthusiasm in support of public school students, teachers and staff throughout the school district.
Easy fix: get a dog! I’ve said it many times: I am not a fan of exercise, and it wasn’t really a big part of my life until I adopted Cassidy Roo. Now, there’s a minimum of an hour walking per day. I love it and, more importantly, Roo loves it, too! The Mayo Clinic states we should get at least 150 minutes of moderate aer obic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest you spread this exercise out over the course of a week and aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day. And, by the way, walking does count as “moderate physical activity,” so it’s a win-win for you and your dog!Iknow there are people out there who love going to the gym and can’t wait to go every day. I am NOT one of those people, so if taking my dog for a walk gets me my daily fitness requirements, bring it on! It doesn’t feel like exercise, it’s more like ther apy! Our pets are some of the best therapists out there and it’s amazing how well they listen. They don’t judge us for anything we tell them, nor do they tell anyone, because with them, a secret stays put. I don’t know what it is but no matter what, just being out and talking to her while were walking makes everything better. The look she gives me is so precious and it’s like she’s saying, “I got ya, mom, we’re in this together!” It’s also a great bonding time for us and it helps to build her trust, confidence and socialization skills. It’s a chance to get my blood moving before a long day of work and a chance to unwind and decompress after work. This time of year in Northern Ari zona is absolutely spectacular. We’re lucky to have so many dog-friendly trails and hikes, the weather is per fect, and the colors Mother Nature provides are magnificent. It’s the ide al time to enjoy the great outdoors!
Sipping, Savoring for PUSD
Speaking of being outdoors and walking, Yavapai Humane Society is having our Walk for the Animals this year after a two-year hiatus. We’re honored to be partnering with Prescott Dog Magazine and their annual Dogtoberfest event for the walk. Save the date: Sunday, Oct. 2 at Watson Lake. The Walk for the Animals will start at 9:30 a.m. prior to Dogtoberfest starting and when you finish your walk, you can join in on all the festivities happening at the event. We’re going to have a 1K and 3K route and it will be a day of fun for humans and dogs alike! What better way to get out there with your dog and enjoy nature and a fun day, all while helping support the animals and Yavapai Humane Society. Walk as an individual or form a team. There will be prizes for the highest fundraisers, best costumes, cutest dog, owner look-alike and more! Plus, there will be great entertain ment, food trucks, vendors to visit, freebies, dogs available for adoption and so much more. We’re really looking forward for this chance to get out and commune with nature, our dogs and each other while supporting YHS. Grab your phone and call your friends and start getting your teams together or just plan to all walk together! Your regis tration fee includes an awesome Walk for the Animals t-shirt and more goodies. For more information and to register, please visit yavapaihumane. org. QCBN Loree Walden is the marketing manager at Yavapai Humane Society.
A portion of the proceeds from Sip and Savor supports the Teacher Closet Program, which provides classroom supplies. An after-party is planned at the Founding Fathers Collective. QCBN
on’t feel like going for a walk?
Scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at the historic Sam Hill Warehouse behind the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Prescott on Montezuma Street, the evening will feature live music and a gourmet meal planned by Chef Alex Rivera, said PUSD Education Foundation Executive Director Paul Kirchgraber. Local radio personality Leza Lachapelle Danzos will host the evening. The generosity of Raskins Jewelers is making possible a special “1 in 100” Diamond Raffle, in which the winner will receive a $4,000 one-carat diamond. The fundraiser goal is $60,000. Kirchgraber said the event is nearly sold out. He is urging people to reserve their tickets as soon as possible through the foundation website at www.pusdeducationfoundation.com or by calling 928-445-5400, ext. 70136.“Our school district and teachers are challenged with limited resources to provide the best educational experiences for the students,” said Foun dation Board Chair Jenna James. “Many of our teachers end up paying for school supplies out of their own pockets. If they don’t, many students will have to do without.”
Is a Dog a Carnivore or an Omnivore?
By Sandy Haffner
A carnivore is an animal that consumes only flesh. Cats, for example, are more readily agreed upon by most to be car nivores. By definition, an animal that eats all kinds of foods, of both animal and plant origin, is an omni vore. Humans are considered omni vores. Then there are the herbivores, animals that feed on plants, such as horses and cattle. The digestion of a plant-based diet is by nature very different than the digestion of a meat-based diet. Plants contain quite a bit of cellu lose and starches. To break these materials down, the body requires unique digestive enzymes as well as the proper dentition to grind and break down these large com ponents. Amylase and cellulase are the digestive enzymes a body needs to convert plant-based starches and cellulose into sugars, which can then be absorbed by the small intestine, or, in the case of cellulose, further fermented to develop usable food macronutrients. Herbivores and omnivores secrete amylase in their saliva to begin the breakdown of starches into glucose as soon as the plant enters the mouth. Because carnivores eat very little plant food, they haven’t adapted to produce salivary amylase. Both cats and dogs don’t produce salivary amylase. The size, shape and dentition (the way the teeth fit together) of an animal’s mouth have also adapted to fit their diet. Herbivores, such as horses and cattle, have long, large, wide molars with flat surfaces to allow for proper grinding of their high-fiber plant source diets. This grinding breaks down plant material into smaller, more usable matter. The incisors of herbivores are designed to pick the plant material, such as grass. The long tongue then pushes the grass to the inside back of the mouth for grinding by the very strong and efficient molars. The final, mechanically-ground food is then swallowed for further digestion. The dentition of a carnivore is very different, however. The carnivore’s teeth are designed to rip and tear meat from the bone and then gulp it down for further digestion in the stomach. The canine teeth are long, pointed and sharp to allow deep penetration into the prey. The teeth also have a tight inter-digitation to lock in place to allow the carnivore to rip the flesh away from the prey. There is little to no grinding – the meat is mechanically broken down by only two or three chomps of the molars before the food is swallowed. Dogs and cats possess these long canine teeth and tight digitation of the molars. To better understand the difference, the teeth of the omnivo rous human more closely reflect the herbivore teeth, with short canines and large, strong molar arcades that allow for the grinding of fruits and vegetables.Asweproceed down the path of food digestion, the differences be tween the species are even more ap parent. Herbivores have the longest GI tracts, at about 100 feet in length. Their GI tract includes areas for the fermentation of cellulose, which is difficult to break down. Even after the mechanical breakdown of grasses by the grinding teeth and salivary amylase, and the further breakdown by the stomach acid and its digestive enzymes, the cellulose may still need to be fermented in the rumen or the cecum.Omnivores such as humans have medium length GI tracts of about 20 to 40 feet. The appendix is actually the remnant of a fermentation sys tem in the large intestine. Cats have the shortest GI tracts of all the species, at 12 to 15 inches. This is because carnivores typically eat easily digestible food such as meats. The canine GI tract is also quite short, at about two feet. This is drastically shorter than the herbi vore but also much shorter than the omnivore. Neither the cat nor the dog has an area of the GI tract where the fermentation of cellulose can take place. A carnivore wouldn’t needAlthoughit. they differ somewhat from cats, dogs should be considered carnivores based on their dentition, as well as the length of their canine teeth. A dog’s teeth reflect the me chanics of the ripping and tearing of food. They also possess a shortened gastrointestinal tract, versus the lon ger GI tract of an omnivore or her bivore. In addition, dogs don’t have amylase, the enzyme that breaks down sugars, in their saliva, like an omnivore and herbivore have. The relative inability to convert plant based sources of Omega-3 fatty acids into EPA and DHA is also a strong indication of carnivore status. Based on their digestive tract adaptations, dogs are scavenger carnivores, while cats are true carnivores. A scavenger is an animal who will sort through discarded material or eat dead carcasses to take advantage of what it finds. Omnivorous humans have been feeding dogs omnivorous diets for years, filled with plant-based protein sources such as corn and rice. Can a dog live on this diet? The answer is yes. But the real question is can they thrive throughout their entire life on an omnivorous diet? And what breakdown will happen because of nutritional deficiencies? We need to feed dogs and cats their species-ap propriate diets. Do you feed a panda a steak? Do you see a shark eating seaweed?
QCBN Sandy Haffner is a pet nutrition specialist and owner of Pre skitt’s Pawz N Clawz.
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QCBN Prescott Maid to Order also of fers home maintenance services through our sister company Prescott Property Maintenance and can help with any of these tasks with one phone call. Lucy Leyva is the owner of Prescott Maid to Order and Prescott Property Maintenance.
Home Maintenance and our Senior Loved Ones
If your aging parents or grandpar ents are finding that household chores are becoming more and more difficult, you might consid er hiring a professional cleaning company. A cleaning service can be invaluable for the elderly, especially for those who live alone, and a trust ed, professional cleaning company can provide that service. Many older people lack the mobili ty, strength, flexibility and stamina to be able to clean their home. Keep ing a home clean, presentable and hygienic takes hours a week even for the best of us and can be an insur mountable struggle for someone with physical limitations or chronic health issues.Typically, problems spring up around specific cleaning tasks that involve uncomfortable positions, like bending over a toilet bowl or a dish washer, or dusting high areas. Tasks that require standing on aging hip and knee joints, like vacuuming the carpet or sweeping kitchen floors, are also very difficult for the elderly. There are even dangers to our senior loved ones when it comes to typical home maintenance tasks like changing lightbulbs, cleaning high ceiling fans, changing out batteries in the smoke detectors and replacing filters in the air and heating units. Getting on a ladder is dangerous for those with stability and balance issues.Hiring a professional home clean ing service for your aging parents or family members can make a big difference.Professional cleaners will ensure that your elderly parents or grandpar ents won’t be at risk of a dangerous fall or hurting themselves trying to keep their home clean. Hiring a service also prevents the elderly from living in a home that is unsafe and Ensuringunhygienic.thatthetasks that would require a ladder are left to profes sionals.Sometimes the homes of elderly people are not as clean as they would prefer solely because of inability. It can be very difficult to let people know that they need help. If you have a family member or friend whose home is not up to what you know are their usual pristine standards, they might simply be unable to do all that they want to Encouragingdo.your loved ones to consider getting a professional service prevents them from handling these tasks and allows them to stay off the ladder. It enables them to avoid bend ing over or getting on their hands and knees to clean the house.
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COMPARING CONVENIENCE
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COMPARING COSTS
Jon and Jamie Aten are the owners of All West Fire & Security. All West Fire & Security, a family-owned business, has been keeping Arizonans safe in Prescott for nearly 30 years. They’ve designed and installed thousands of fire protection and security systems for industrial, com mercial, residential and special hazard clients. They work closely with architects and contractors to ensure your new construction or remodeling project meets all safety code requirements. Trust the experts at All West Fire & Security for smart home automation, state-of-theart fire suppression systems, inspec tions, sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, monitoring, intrusion alarms, security cameras, badge access sys tems, backflow certifications and more.
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY MONITORING VS. OUT-OF-THEBOX KITS With professional home or business security monitoring, a central station receives alerts from your security sys tem if a burglary, fire or other issue is detected. A security expert then quickly notifies the proper authorities or confirms whether it’s a false alarm. Today’s professional monitoring systems no longer need a hard-wired phone line to work. Many work with your cellular service/network, WiFi signal or I.P. internet address. An out-of-the-box security system connects to the internet, allowing you to use a smartphone app to watch over your property remotely. For this type of system, both your home and your smartphone must have full WiFi service. So, if you are in area where internet service can be inadequate, this type of system may not work.
// With professional home or business security monitoring, a central station receives alerts from your security system if a burglary, fire or other issue is detected. A security expert then quickly notifies the proper authorities or confirms whether it’s a false alarm. Today’s professional monitoring systems no longer need a hard-wired phone line to work. Many work with your cellular service/ network, WiFi signal or I.P. internet address. //
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By Jon and Jamie Aten
Are you considering adding a security system to your home or Wantingoffice?toprotect your home or business is a no-brainer. But choosing what kind of security system you need can take a bit more thought. Here are some facts about profes sional monitoring and out-of-the-box kits to help you decide which is a better fit for you.
COMPARING SAFETY
Self-monitored systems can cost less than monitored systems. The high er-quality sensors and cameras on professional monitoring systems are more expensive, but you’re also pay ing for the peace of mind that comes with 24/7 professional monitoring. The good news is that you may be able to save up to 20% on your homeowners insurance when you use professional security monitoring. Many insurance companies offer a discount for this higher level of home security.
COMPARING SPEED
One of the main reasons to have a professional security monitoring services is that you may not be able to respond faster in emergencies. With a security system kit, how quickly you can respond depends on where you are. For instance, it will take longer for you to react to an alarm going off if you happen to be at the movies, on a plane, in a work meeting, or any place without cellular reception.
One of the great things about a mon itored security system is not having to monitor it when you’re away from home. Whether you’re at a ball game or on vacation, knowing that professionals are handling your security can help you relax. With self-monitoring systems, a convenient smartphone app lets you keep tabs on your property remotely.
Security Monitoring: Do It Yourself or Go with a Pro?
If you’ve been thinking about adding some type of security, we hope this information is useful. Feeling safe is the best thing you can do for yourself and your family, and a great way to sleep better at night! QCBN
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Professional monitoring can be safer than self-monitoring for many reasons. The main reason is that you cannot always monitor an app on your phone, such as when you’re sleeping or in the shower. Profession al, round-the-clock monitoring also may be the safer choice if: N You live in a house, or your office has multiple entrances. N You are frequently away from your property and without the WiFi needed to keep monitoring your system. N You are trying to protect a large property.
Patriot Week Events: September 9 - Flags are set up and the field is open.
September 10 - Blessing of the Field at 10 a.m. September 10 - Patriot run at 7 a.m. September 11 - 9/11 Ceremony at 6 p.m.
Caregiver Dilemma: When to Choose a New Care Option
By Yvonne Napolitano
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce; Catalysts for business and community growth, Conveners of leaders and influencers, Champions for economic success.
Friday, September 9 through Thursday, September 15
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Aperson does not turn 101 every day, especially a person with medical issues or dementia. Ruth, a two-year resident at The Margaret T. Morris Center (MTMC), Northern Arizona’s only assisted living community specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is the exception. MTMC cannot take all the credit for Ruth’s longevity and good genes. Ruth’s children decided to move Ruth to MTMC sooner rather than later, which has made all the dif ference in Ruth’s overall well-being. Ruth’s children met with me just over two years ago to discuss the community for their mom. They knew deep down inside they needed to make a change for their mom’s physical care and emotional well-being. They did their research, processed the pros and cons within a week, and moved mom immediately to MTMC for her final place of care. I wish more caregivers could process these decisions sooner rather than later. We see transition success at MTMC or sister company, The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center. Things go smoother when people choose to accept care earlier. Unfortunately, it is typically a difficult transition or non-acceptance for care when a caregiver belabors a care decision that they know they needed to make yesterday.Whydo caregivers wait to make decisions? This factor involves care giver guilt. These guilty feelings are overwhelming and are either self-im posed or inflicted by others. A typical guilt story goes like this: the couple has been married for a very long time and believes that the vow “’til death do us part” means providing care alone. Another common scenario is when caregivers live a distance from the aging individual and do not see the day-to-day decline. Finally, in Ruth’s story, a loved one is already in a care community but it is not the right fit. The family stresses about making a change. Often, in these situations, the loved one starts to spiral downward with difficult and dangerous behaviors, accidents and hospitalizations, making it too late for ideal care choices. So, what can a person do for better planning for and choosing outside care at the right time? Converse about the “what ifs” of needing care when healthy. Commu nicate realistically about expectations and concerns for “if and when” time comes for outside care. Too often, spouses, parents and children wait until it is too late. Complete the Living Will and Three Powers. Make end-of-life wish es known and designate the health, financial and mental Health Power of Attorneys in writing. Take the stress off of a designated caregiver to make medical and financial decisions that may not be the choice of a care re ceiver and avoid costly legal fees such as guardianship. Establish a relation ship with a physician. Understand Medicare/Medicaid benefits, personal finances, and Long-Term Care policy coverages.Checkout care options while the individual is cognitively capa ble. Tour places, get brochures and look online. Take the burden off of the designated care person from possibly having to make a choice later. Such options include in-home care, home health, adult day centers, assisted living, specialized memory care and hospice services. Start the care journey when healthier while living at home. Start one or two times a week. Choose an adult day program or non-medical in-home care by example for an optimal transition that supports the care receiver and caregiver in being independent of each other. Don’t belabor necessary care deci sions. A full-time caregiver looking at alternate care options while caring for the loved one at home feels stressed, tired and scared. The caregiver recognizes their loved one is showing a decline, physically and/or emotion ally, and at a deeper level knows they need to make a care decision versus believing “I’ll just look.” There is a reason for this saying: Guilt. Don’t let guilt feed the decision-making process. Get professional help or join a support group to help process feelings. So many caregivers will attest that they feel guiltier in the long run for not making the decision earlier if and when something goes wrong. The proper care choices sooner rather than later enhance the well-being of the care receiver and caregiver. Take it from Ruth and her children. Happy 101st Birthday, Ruth. May you con tinue to enjoy life to the fullest! QCBN Yvonne Napolitano, MHA, CTRS, is the executive director of Adult Care Services, The Susan J. Rheem Adult Day Center and The Margaret T. Morris Center.
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Prescott Valley Civic Center Lawn | 7501 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley Walk among the field of 2,977 flags representing those we lost on 9/11/01 as well as 19 flags representing our Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters lost on 6/30/13. The field is open 24 hours and has a volunteer booth to help locate individuals.
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I would like to thank Dr. Will Fisher and the entire Caborca Sister City committee for their commitment and for putting together this year-long celebration of a half-century of Sister Cities in Prescott. Caborca
Winterizing Your Body
August was an important month for the City of Prescott, as coun cil took several steps to ensure a prosperous future for our citizens, while looking back on a half century of partnership with one of our Sister Cities.Prescott City Council approved the purchase of more than 300 acres of property for the purpose of natural open space in the Granite Dells. The land was acquired from the Storm family, following a letter of intent approved by council on Nov. 9, 2021. This strategic acquisition of property meets the criteria as set forth in the 2009 council-adopted Open Space Master Plan and will provide for out door recreation and use for generations to come. Acquiring this last segment of the Storm Ranch is a monumental accomplishment that demonstrates the city’s ongoing commitment to open space preservation. This will be a true legacy in the long run. Thank you to Joe Baynes, the Storm Family, and everyone involved. City Council confirmed mem bership of the Prescott General Plan Committee. Council selected seven members, who will serve through the approval of the new General Plan, which is due by 2025. The General Plan was last adopted in 2015 and must be updated every 10 years in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee shall be to coordinate with city staff for updates to the City of Prescott General Plan. Citizen participation is required for the creation of a plan to be adopted by the City Council for the General Plan updates, which will then be approved by voters by 2025. Congratulations to our Citizen Appointees: Ralph Hess, Rod Moyer, Jim Huffman, Deborah Thalasitis, Gary Worob, Terry Sapio and Andre FollowingCarman.thediscovery by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) of two PFAS chem icals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in two city wells in the airport area in early July, which were immedi ately turned off, the city requested that ADEQ sample the additional city pro duction wells located in Chino Valley. At the same time, the city employed an independent lab to test all city water production wells. Those results came back and were reported Aug. 19, result ing in barely detectable levels of PFOA in three of four operational Chino Valley wells and detectable levels of PFOS and PFOA in Airport Well No. 5. PFAS were not detected in Chino Valley Well No. 4, Airport Well No. 2, and Airport Well No. 3. Consequently, Airport Well No. 5 will remain off-line. Since Airport Well No. 3 came back as non-detectable for the chemicals, it will be placed back into service. Since PFAS were detected for the first time in three of four Chino Valley wells, City staff will make operational changes to minimize levels of PFAS in city potable water supplies by turning off Well Nos. 3 and 5 and blending water from Well Nos. 2 and 4 before sending it to customers. It is expected that this blending plan will result in non-detectable levels of PFAS in city potable water supplies. The city will regularly test for PFAS in its potable water supply to continue to maintain adequate quantities of safe, clean drink ing water. As test results are received, city staff will immediately inform the public and quickly make operational changes to minimize the introduction of PFAS into city potable water sup plies. For more information, go to the city website and select PFAS and PFOS Resource Center from the homepage.
QCBN Anita Farrelly, RN, BSN, MBA/ HCM and Jessica Dickinson, RN, BSN are the owners of Aboost Wellness and Salon.
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Sister Cities will host a 50th Anniversa ry Gala on Saturday, Sept. 17. I will be there, along with several council mem bers. We hope you can join us to support this commendable program. QCBN Phil Goode is the mayor of Prescott.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps your body neutralize free radicals and has powerful anti-viral properties. Since your body does not make it, getting it from food sources and supplementation is critical. B Complex is a combination of essential B vitamins (B1- thiamine, B2- riboflavin, B3- niacinamide, B5pantothenic acid, B6- pyridoxine.) These vitamins boost energy and enhance the immune and nervous system, as well as decrease stress and anxiety.Zincis essential in supporting immune system functions, as it helps the body’s immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. It can also be effective in preventing and reducing cold symptoms. It helps with this as it adheres to cells walls and it is involved in antibody production to fight off infections including viruses. Magnesium maintains nor mal muscle tissue, regulates heart rhythms, supports immune func tion and keeps nerves functioning properly. It helps regulate energy metabolism and calcium levels, and maintains blood sugar.
Vitamin D3 is made by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. This fat-soluble vitamin has his torically been favored for its role in strengthening bones, as it helps the body absorb calcium. However, more recently, vitamin D has also been linked to improving our immune system and a deficiency can lead to susceptibility to infections. It is also helping in regulating mood and warding off depression. During the colder months, it is natural to reach for coffee, tea or cocoa, but getting plenty of hydration is essential. You might not feel as thirsty as you do in the summer, but your body still needs to stay hydrated to function properly.
Celebrating Open Space and Sister Cities
By Anita Farrelly and Jessica Dickinson While living in Prescott, I learned the hard way how important it was to winterize a travel trailer. I honestly never thought of it, because I grew up with parents that always did this. After the first freeze, I decided to go camping, so it was time to prepare. Sure enough, I filled the water tank, turned on the faucets, and stepped outside the trailer to see water drip ping from everywhere under the base of the trailer. Of course, I could get it fixed. But that took planning, scheduling and paying for the additional (prevent able) expense. It was an expensive and time-consuming lesson and one I clearly didn’t learn well, because it was déjà vu all over again as I watched a waterfall come from my landscape watering system the fol lowing year. Just as we need to complete maintenance on our trailers, cars and houses, we also need to do mainte nance on ourselves. Life happens. We get busy living and not always preparing as we should. The same thing happens with our wellness, especially as we enter the fall and transition to winter. Boosting your immune system now will help your body’s defenses get ready for the oncoming cold and flu season.Washing your hands and main taining distance from those who are sick are important practices as well. However, a very important and helpful aspect is getting essential vitamins and minerals to strengthen your immune system. Even if you are generally healthy, not taking any medications, you have a good diges tive system, no inflammation and good energy – you may still need to increase your nutrients to winterize your body for winter. Getting an infusion loaded with vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and a boost of vitamin D is a great way to winterize your body. Vitamins given intravenously bypass your digestive system, getting directly into your blood stream and reaching the cellular system. An IV Vitamin Infusion can be provided to you at your home or in the clinic and it takes less than an hour to get your body in prime fighting condition.
A boost of immunity and energy to enter the cold and flu season is an ideal way to implement wellness and winterize your body.
Finally, I would like to take a mo ment to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Prescott Caborca Sister Cities pro gram. On Aug. 14, 1972, Mayor Taylor Hicks signed a proclamation for the City of Prescott to become an official sister city with Caborca, Mexico.
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A regular infusion in the fall and winter, with hydration and IV vita mins, is a great way to prepare your body to be ready for the cold and flu season!
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For more information and resources: 988 Crisis & Suicide Lifeline –call or text 24/7 SAMSHA https://www.samhsa.gov/ Suicide Prevention Coalition Yavapai Coun ty Polarahttps://spcyavapai.org/HealthCrisisStabilization Unit –Open 24/7 8655 E Eastridge Drive Prescott Valley, AZ Polarahttps://www.polarahealth.com/928-445-521186314HealthSeniorPeerProgram teaches a free Mindful Meditation Group once a week for adults ages 60 and over. If you would like more information, please call Senior Peer Program Manager Melanie Jacobson at 928-445-5211 ext. 2035. Deanna Eder is the director of mar keting and communications at Polara Health. For more informa tion, visit polarahealth.com.
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Connectedness: The degree to which a person or group is socially close, interrelated or shares resources with other persons or groups. Con nectedness can include: N Connectedness between indi viduals (e.g., friends, neighbors, co-workers). N Connectedness among family members. N Connectedness to community organizations (e.g., schools, sup port groups, social groups, service clubs, faith communities). Supportive relationships and community connectedness can help protect individuals against suicide despite the presence of risk factors in their lives. You can enhance con nectedness through social programs for specific population groups (such as older adults or LGBTQ youth) and through other activities that reduce isolation, promote a sense of belong ing and foster emotionally supportive relationships.Increasingconnectedness among persons, families and communities is likely to have a universal as well as a targeted effect on suicidal behavior. By supporting healthy relationships and by encouraging communities to care about and care for their members, the population at large is likely to experi ence more positive health and well-being, resulting in lower risk of suicidal behavior.
Preventing Suicide Through Connectedness
By Deanna Eder September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Now more than ever we need your help to stay connected. This Sui cide Prevention Month, we ask our community to connect and reach for support when needed. While support may look different to each individual, Suicide Prevention Month highlights the various factors that play into suicide prevention. It includes strengthening communication skills to safely talk with others about suicide, taking precautions to safely store lethal means such as fire arms and medications, and educating others about the misconceptions and facts about suicide.
Suicide is a public health problem that impacts all of us. It’s the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death in the world for those aged 1524 years. Each suicide has devastating effects and intimately affects a min imum of six other people. For every suicide death there are approximately 25 non-fatal suicide attempts. If there is any silver lining to the pandemic, it may be that it has highlighted the importance of connection to mental health and wellness. Being able to connect with someone you trust and knowing that they will listen and support you is crucial for our mental wellness. Social support can leave us more resilient in the face of stress. Social connect edness has been found to be protec tive against suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Maintaining a strong and trusted social network is important for our mental wellness. Positive and supportive social relationships and community con nections can help buffer the effects of risk factors in people’s lives. If we’re going to prevent suicide, we need to support healthy interpersonal relationships and build caring com munities. We need to remove social barriers to help for those in need, so that people who might be at-risk will be less likely to engage in life-threat ening behaviors. This can ultimately help promote positive health and well-being in our communities and lower the risk of suicidal behavior.
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Tom: Tell me about it. We just fin ished a road trip to South Dakota and almost spent $1,000 in gas. Inflation is real.
Sandy: I say the economy is a wave. When it goes up, it will always come back down again. When it comes to construction costs, the key for everyone right now is to float on top of the wave until things change again. Because they will, and we will see the end of all this at some point. Inflation will moderate but notTogether,reverse. Tom and I say, “Happy September to you.” Until next month. Thanks for stopping in to read At Home With Tom and Sandy. QCBN
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Tom: I think homeowners should stop looking at price – there will always be companies that cut prices to the bone to get work, but they usually don’t last awfully long – so focus on the company that offers superior service, and can get the job done in a timely manner.
Sandy: Wow, if my math is right, that means $14,000 per $100,000 of value. That is a lot. So, with all the costs going up, tell me how you see this unseen benefit of yours?
Sandy: We are not seeing much downward movement at all, and many people are wondering, will construction costs go down and, if so, when?
demand meant that there often were not enough workers.
Sandy: Good advice. We always try to council people to interview, inter view, interview. Prepare your questions in advance and ask the same questions of each company you interview.
Sandy: Boy, are you ever the opti mist! But I suppose you are right; home values are certainly up.
Sandy: Last year’s high home construction costs resulted from several factors, and many of them were related to the pandemic. Staffing shortages were one factor, and we know that many people used the pandemic to remodel their homes, and the spike in
Tom: True, so true. Unless, of course, you relocate to a small town in Nebraska that does not have the same real estate pressures. Your access to amenities may be compromised, though.
Tom: The construction industry is no exception. Prices have gone up and there’s not much sign of coming down.
Tom: According to Zillow, between October of 2021 and October 2022 the value of an average home will rise by 14%.
elcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” As I always like to say, “sit back, relax and enjoy.” We have had great mon soons, not many calls on roof leaks, lots of calls on weed removal. Tom and I are talking “inflation” this month. Sandy: Hi Tom, I must vent a min ute. I just filled up my car and my tank fill was almost $100. This is crazy!
Tom: My first go-to in cost control is always planning. Spend the time be fore you start planning every detail you can about your project. In inflationary times, changes can be costly.
Tom: I have never seen such record spikes in the price of building materials like lumber and shortages of many other products because of supply chain problems.
Tom: Of course, construction prices are also closely tied to supply and demand, so this is another reason the answer to the question of will construc tion costs come down is no, and it’s not looking likely for the early part of 2023, either.
Sandy: Increased construction costs are difficult to stay on top of and what I see with price volatility across the board, this is harder than usual for the industry to do. I see that quotes to customers are shortened and the valid ity periods are being adjusted every 10 days or even one week at a time.
Sandy: I hope our readers under stand the implications and intercon nectivity that inflation is having on our industry. Plastics, metals, lumber, windows, bathtubs, energy, paint and everything else is costing more.
Sandy: Labor shortages are going to keep construction prices higher –upwards of 40% of construction.
Tom: Excellent. While no company is immune to price changes and no one can protect everything, the answers to that question alone will give the con sumer insight to the level of profession alism the company has.
Tom: I get it. But, Sandy, there is at least one positive aspect we are seeing in the remodeling industry, and that is the value of our homes has risen.
Sandy: While the resulting price increases affect all commodities, it will certainly be a factor that keeps home construction costs higher than usual.
Tom: Selecting the right company, especially in times of inflation, can make all the difference. But, all told, I would not recommend putting off a project while waiting for prices to come down.
Sandy: There are days though! Tom: So, given the value increase of a home, and let’s say you were con sidering an improvement project, you would have more leverage in getting a loan to fund your project – and $85,000 is a lot of value. Sandy: That could be a new master suite! OK, I get where you are coming from. A tiny unseen benefit, I will give you that. So, then Tom, what advice could you give to our readers about navigating any project in crazy inflation times like these?
// Increased construction costs are difficult to stay on top of and what I see with price volatility across the board, this is harder than usual for the industry to do. I see that quotes to customers are shortened and the validity periods are being adjusted every 10 days or even one week at a time.
What Inflation Means for the Cost of Construction
Sandy: Maybe a great time to sell, but then what? It will cost you more to buy and no value is realized.
Tom: LOL. Sure. The average value of a home in Prescott, according to Zillow, is $621,216. Given that, a 14% increase would add about $85,000 to that home.
Tom: And then there is that word we talked about earlier, inflation. Inflation is on the rise, and that is bringing up the cost of everything from groceries to housing supplies. We are at the highest point in inflation since 1982.
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Tom: Exactly. Sandy: Folks need to take a bit of extra care in selecting the company they will be moving forward with. We
Sandy: Yes, inflation is real. It is a nightmare and it is affecting everyone and every family.
Sandy: Most contractors are now having to order finishes, cabinets, windows at the signing of the contract because of supply chain issues. A change in some those items might be costly in both dollars and time.
Sandy: It seems like everything is touched by the inflation monster. I am hearing all manner of complaining from both our contractors as well as our citizens. The frustration level is high.
recommend they ask questions about what strategies that company has to deal with cost increases.
Tom: It takes diesel and gasoline to get the raw materials prepared for building products such as concrete, masonry and asphalt, so energy prices are a big part of inflation.
Tom Reilly, LEED Accredited Professional, SandyArchitect.Griffis, Executive Director, Yavapai County Contractors Association. (928) Remember778-0040 to tune in to YCCA’s Ham mer Time every Saturday and Sunday morning 7:00 am on KQNA 1130 am/99.9 fm/95/5fm or the web kqna.com. Listen to Sandy and her wingman Mike talk about the construction industry and meet your local community partners. Hammer Time is a great way to start your weekend.
Tom: Families began ordering supplies in record numbers, and it has taken two years for the supply lines to catch up and we aren’t caught up yet.
Nick Malouff is the CEO and co-owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate BloomTree Realty with offices in Prescott, Prescott Val ley, Cottonwood and Sedona. To reach Nick or a highly qualified agent, please call 928-925-2023.
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By Steven Calabrese, CPA In last month’s column, we discussed the different kinds of debt. In this column, Part II of our discussion on eliminating debt, we will explore how to create a foundation for building wealth. If you missed Part I, you can read it here: management-will-make-you-wealthy/.businessnews.com/how-proper-debt-https://www.quadcities
Opendoor has agreed to the following in response to the FTC’s findings: Pay $62 million, which is expected to be used for consumer redress. Stop deceiving potential home sellers: The order prohibits Open door from making the deceptive, false and unsubstantiated claims it made to Stopconsumers.making baseless claims: The order requires Opendoor to have competent and reliable evidence to support any representations made about the costs, savings or financial benefits associated with using its service, and any claims about the costs associated with traditional homeCertainly,sales.
Opendoor, headquartered in Tempe, operates an online real estate business that, among other things, buys homes directly from consumers as an alternative to consumers selling their homes on the open market. Advertised as an “iBuyer,” Opendoor claimed to use cutting-edge tech nology to save consumers money by providing “market-value” offers and reducing transaction costs compared with the traditional home sales process.Opendoor’s marketing materials included charts comparing their consumers’ net proceeds from selling to Opendoor versus on the market. Those charts almost always showed that consumers would make thousands of dollars more by selling to Opendoor. In fact, the complaint states, the vast majority of consum ers who sold to Opendoor actual ly lost thousands of dollars compared with selling on the traditional market, because the company’s offers have been below market value on average and its costs have been higher than what consumers typically pay when using a traditional realtor.
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The traditional process of selling a home may not always be perfect, but the consumer has the advantage of allowing the market to determine the best possible price. Also, having an agent representative on your side can potentially tip the scales to the advantage of the seller or buyer. Although it may take a little longer and sometimes is not as convenient, the traditional home selling process is time-tested, proving once again that a deal that sounds too good to be true probably is.
How Proper Debt Management Will Make You Wealthy, Part II
Traditional Home Selling: A Time-Tested Approach
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HIGHEST PAYMENT SNOWBALL
ATTACKING YOUR DEBT The goal is to eliminate your debt in 24 months. This will require sacrifice and focus!Let’s review the numbers. The average payments for credit cards, student loans and the car is $1,100. The combined balance owed is $69,900. That comes to about $2,900 per month, an extra $1,800 per month for 24 months. How can you achieve that? What should you do first? Sell LookStuffaround. Certainly there is stuff lying around that you thought you needed but now it collects dust. It’s time for a yard sale or perhaps you can sell on eBay or Facebook. Raise cash and clean it all out. Then put it all against your debt. What about your car? An asset that loses value every day. It’s time to get rid of that. If you can sell that for what you owe, that is a big chunk of your debt. Replace it with something reliable to get you from point A to point B. You do not need to impress anyone. The reality is that perhaps in today’s used car market you could get more than what you owe. If you did get more, you could put that with the money you raised from selling stuff to get a low-cost, reliable car.And now, guess what? You have re duced your outstanding debt to $43,740 and eliminated a car payment of $600. Again, the goal is to be debt-free in 24 months, which is $1,822 per month. Only $722 additional per month is a bit moreNowmanageable.wearegetting the ball rolling.
not all companies offering a better deal are using similar tactics to deceive consumers, but it is becoming harder to de termine who is offering real value and who is deceptive.
WRAPPING IT UP Millions of families have eliminated their debt. Either one of the methods discussed above will get you headed in the right direction to become debt-free. This is the next step in your journey to becoming wealthy. While I have laid out a plan for you, it is just a plan. The rest is up to you. Stay focused. You can do it. Millions have. Imagine what life would be like without debt! What can you do with the money you were using to pay debt? Good luck! You work hard for your money, make sure it stays your money! Thanks for reading, I hope you found this helpful.
This is similar to the snowball process described above with a minor change. Instead of the smallest debt, you start with the highest payment. Pay extra on the highest payment amount. Get it paid off, then roll onto the next highest. Continue to do this until you have mastered all your outstanding debt. The theory is that by starting with the highest minimum payment you will have more to pay as you move through the lower payments, getting those lower ones paid faster.
SNOWBALL The snowball method is straightfor ward. Take the list of debts that you made earlier and order them from the lowest to the highest outstanding balance. Begin paying off the smallest balance first. Do not be concerned with the interest rate, as it will not have a significant impact on getting your debt paidAsoff.you begin to pay off the smallest balance, it is imperative that you pay more than the minimum balance. This will get the balance paid off. The objective is to get it done fast. Continue to make the minimum payment on all the other debt. Once you have paid off the smallest debt and move on to the next smallest, use the amount you were paying on the first debt and add it to the second debt minimum payment. Get that paid off as quickly as possible. Then, continue onto the next debt using the amount you were paying on the second debt and add it to the minimum payment of the third Continuedebt.to do this until you have paid off all your debt.
QCBN Steven Calabrese, CPA, is the CFO of Polara Health. He also is the own er/operator of a website known as goalinvesting,wherethebiweeklyadvisor.com,topicssuchasbudgeting,payingoffdebtandsettingarediscussed.
This is the part where the rubber hits the road. It’s time to dig in. Create a list of all your debt. The amount you owe and the minimum payments per month.There are two methods I like. The snowball method and the high payment snowball. Both are based on the con cept of building momentum. Eliminate one debt and then the next until they are all paid.
GET MAD The first step for eliminating debt is getting mad. You must get mad at the banks, credit card companies and yourself. Paying them all that interest is working for them, not for you. Keep in mind that it was you who created this mess, not them, so be angry at that person in the mirror. The good news is that person in the mirror can also fix this problem. All you need is a plan. CREATE THE PLAN The first thing you must create is a budget. A budget will be the key to your success. Once you have created a budget, it will show you where your money is going. Hopefully, you have more income than expenses. If not, you have more work to achieve. Review the expenses. What can you eliminate? Scale it down to the es sentials. Get rid of those subscriptions, tighten up on that double latte and stop eating out. Get down to bare bones. An alternative is to add extra income. Perhaps a second or third job. A good, solid budget may take a few months. Don’t give up and get persistent. It can be done. The goal here is to create as much extra cash as you can to eliminate your debt as quickly as possible.
ENFORCEMENT ACTION
The FTC expanded its findings by including the following: N Opendoor used projected market value prices when making offers to buy homes, when in fact those prices included downward adjust ments to the market values; N Opendoor made money from disclosed fees, when in reality it made money by buying low and selling high; N Consumers likely would have paid the same amount in repair costs whether they sold their home through Opendoor or in tradition al sales; and N Consumers likely would have paid less in costs by selling to Opendoor than they would pay in traditional sales.
By Nick Malouff Iwouldn’t blame consumers if they said the housing market is more confusing today than ever. There are so many new companies out there today claiming that they have a better way and that you will end up with more money if you use their service. The truth about some of those claims is starting to reach the light of day and it doesn’t always look so good for theOneconsumer.ofthelatest examples is the action the Federal Trade Commission took earlier this month against online home buying firm Opendoor Labs, Inc., for cheating potential home sellers by tricking them into thinking that they could make more money selling their home to Opendoor than on the open market using the tradi tional sales process. The FTC alleged that Opendoor pitched potential sellers using misleading and deceptive infor mation, and most people who sold to Opendoor made thousands of dollars less than they would have made selling their homes using the traditional process. Under a proposed administrative order, Opendoor will have to pay $62 million and stop its deceptive“Opendoortactics.promised to revolu tionize the real estate market but built its business using old-fashioned de ception about how much consumers could earn from selling their homes on the platform,” said FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Samu el Levine. “There is nothing innova tive about cheating consumers.”
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By Teri Drew The Yavapai County Workforce Development Board (WDB), a County-appointed group of private sector business professionals, educators and public sector leaders within Yavapai County, recently adopted a “continuous improvement” mindset as it relates to the work of overseeing the Workforce Innova tion and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs for building a highly skilled talent pipeline through a public sector/private sector partnership with the state, county, training providers, local employers and job seekers. The WDB appointed a Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) to develop the framework for kaizen. The commit tee conducted a survey to determine member perception of the values that set the parameters of the board operations. The following 10 values statements were identified as most important to the work and future of the WDB: N We are here for the benefit of our community and the individuals we serve.
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vocations such as cosmetology helps build the business economy and provide alternative career options for individuals seeking flexibility and independence in their financial goals. The WDB serves the Yavapai County communities in tangible and impactful ways. Here are some statistics you may not know:
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Eating During Stressful Times
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If you eat lots of fried foods, processed meat, pastries, refined cereals, candy and high-fat dairy products, you’re more likely to be anxious and depressed. A diet full of whole fiberrich grains, fruits, vegetables and fish can help keep you on a more even path.
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DIRECTIONS: N Preheat oven to 400 degrees. N Place your potatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil, toss to coat the potatoes. N Bake for 30-45 minutes until ten der. Cool to room temperature. N In a small bowl, combine the may onnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Whisk together. N In a large bowl, combine the pecans, parsley, cherries and potatoes. N Pour the dressing over the sweet potato mixture and toss to coat. N Salad can be served warm or cold. N To make ahead: Roast the sweet potatoes the day before. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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The WDB has begun to imple ment initiatives for the continuous improvement of Yavapai County’s workforce development processes by choosing to focus on current trending needs for in-demand occupations. Elevating partnerships with Certified Nursing Assistant and Practical and Vocational Nursing Certifications training providers for a sustainable healthcare industry, as well as train ing providers for Commercial Driver License (CDL) and related supply chain industry clusters is key to mak ing a vital difference in our commu nities. Supporting training providers that offer opportunities in entrepre neurship and self-employment in
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N 2 tablespoons Olive Oil N 1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped N ½ cup chopped pecans/toasted N ¼ cup minced fresh parsley N 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or Veganaise (for vegan option) N 4 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar N 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup N ½ teaspoon grated lime zest N ¼ teaspoon salt
When experiencing a stressful day, eat small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day. This will keep your metabolism ticking over all day and you will minimize the ups and downs of energy levels. Eat breakfast, even if you may not feel hungry or seem to be running out of time. By doing so, you will kickstart your metab olism for the day and also help to level out your blood sugar levels, which will, in turn, reduce stress.
WHAT FOODS TRIGGER STRESS AND ANXIETY?
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HEALTHY GO-TO FOODS Avocado – Avocados are a creamy and versatile fruit that can be eaten in a range of different ways, whether you enjoy them raw in guacamole, dressing, dips or made into sauces and smoothies. These nutrient-dense fruits have the properties to stress-proof your body, thanks to their high glutathione content, which specifically blocks the intestinal absorption of certain fats which cause oxidative damage. Avocados also contain higher levels of vitamin E, folate and beta-carotene than any other fruit, which boosts their stress-busting properties. However, be careful with portion control when eating the avocado, as it is high in fat. Blueberries – If you’re feeling stressed out and reaching for the snacks, swapping candy and chips for one of the best superfoods is a great way to help you deal with your stress levels and achieve a higher level of calm. Blueberries have some of the highest levels of antioxidants, especially anthocyanin, which means that this berry has been linked to a wide range of health benefits, including sharper cognition, better focus and a clearer mind – all of which can help you to better deal with stress. When in doubt, add them to your smoothie. Sweet Potatoes – These are a whole food that make an excellent carb choice. They’re packed with nutrients that are important for stress response, such as vitamin C and potassium. Sweet potatoes can be steamed, baked, sauteed and air fried. Sweet potato salad is also a great side dish. Being aware of how your body works and deals with stress can help you to manage stress and stressful situa tions. After a stressful period, the hu man body can go into a recovery mode where increased appetite and food cravings become more prevalent. At the same time, metabolic rates drop to conserve energy. Being aware of these patterns can help you manage your stress levels, and through nutrition and diet, you can help your body recover from stressful periods more rapidly and minimize negative effects such as weight gain. If you are experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time or are at all worried about how stress is affecting you, then seek help. See your doctor or call a local mental health agency that may recommend a counselor or some alternative stress relief techniques such as massage, acupuncture or alternative medicine.Iamgrateful that our team of “essential” workers have the ability and passion to create delicious and fresh foods that the Quad Cities community can enjoy. QCBN
By Debbie Maranville Stress can be found in the faces of family, friends, neighbors and coworkers. I have seen perfect strangers with frantic looks on their faces. My heart goes out to them. I can share that I, too, have ex perienced forms of stress. As a local business owner, wife, mother and grandmother, I have stress points throughout the day. My overall health has been affected. You may have read in the past two articles that I have Hashimoto’s Disease, an autoimmune disease that specifically attacks my thyroid gland. This has a great effect on my body’s natural hormone levels. I need to reduce stress and get more rest and exercise, along with shifting to a healthierDuringdiet.stressful periods, food may be overlooked. My daughter, Lindsay, states that when she is having a stressful day, she may find herself in the drive-thru lane of Taco Bell, eating a bean burrito. Of course, she also knows that making her own burrito is much healthier.
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Makes approximately 6-8 servings
The our1,ProgramservedYavapaiARIZONA@WORKCountySystem14,883clientsduringYear2021-22(July2021-June30,2022),andmostcurrentdatashow 406 jobs created and $19,625,715 re invested back into the local economy in wages Yavapaialone.County unemployment only two years ago was 9% – com pare that to today’s unemployment level of 2.8%! Yavapai County, when compared to the rest of the state (Arizona’s unemployment rate is 3.3%) and the United States (U.S. unemployment rate is 3.6%), shows higher levels of employed individuals; however, the demand for workers in Yavapai County exceeds the supply of workers. QCBN Teri Drew is the executive director of the Yavapai County Workforce Development Board.
INGREDIENTS: N 4 cups cubed sweet potatoes – a variety of purple and bright orange potatoes are amazing!
USDA Growing Zones: 2-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun Kale, Brassica oleracea, is probably the easiest cold crop to grow. The seeds quickly germinate in warm and cool soil. As Autumn turns to winter, kale leaves maintain their great leaf texture with a flavor that only sweetens and deepens with every cold night.
“We know in our work that we did with the Egyptian Mummy Project in 2005 and 2010, that King Tut had a flat foot, the blood didn’t go to his fingers and he suffered from malaria. In his left leg, there’s a fracture, it shows an accident happened to him two days before he died. We are using a new machine with DNA now to find out more about this infliction on his left Hawassleg.”expects many more secrets from the sand to be unveiled in this land where both life and afterlife were celebrated. “About 30% of the discoveries have been found; 70% are still buried,” he said. QCBN Hawass is preparing for a world tour in 2023, with stops in 23 U.S. cities. Currently, he is involved in programs with National Geographic, Discover+ and Netflix. Flagstaff res idents and visitors can catch up with this modern ruler of the netherworld at two events:
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Without this, we would not be able to continue the excavation in the Valley of the Kings and discover answers about the 18th dynasty buried some where in the Valley.”
USDA Growing Zones: 3-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun Cabbage, Brassica oleracea, Autumn is the perfect growing weather for cab bage. While plants can grow in warmer weather, they need cooler tempera tures to form a head. Cabbage needs anywhere from 90-120 days to mature, so a fall crop will be most likely if you transplant seedlings in mid- to late summer. Most varietals in the cabbage family are hardy enough to handle light frost, so, with any protection, you can harvest them well into winter. Though they won’t continue to grow when it’s cold, they’ll retain their freshness and get even sweeter.
USDA Growing Zones: 2-11 Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Broccoli, Brassica oleracea, grows best in cool weather. Fall planting has two big advantages over spring planting when it comes to broccoli. There is no risk of early spring frost that often stunts the growth of young broccoli plants, so plants get off to a strong start. As your florets form, the cool autumn air keeps them from bolting into flow ers, giving you more time to harvest. Broccoli does take several weeks to mature, so transplant a quick grower, like Waltham, for a timely fall harvest.
September is the Perfect Time for Planting Fall Vegetables
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USDA Growing Zones: 3-10 Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shadeOther popular mountain vegetables to plant now are arugula, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, leeks, mustard greens, radishes and turnips.September is the start of our third planting season. Plant, eat and enjoy! Until next issue, I’ll be helping local gardeners extend their garden enjoy ment here at Watters Garden Center. QCBN Ken Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Road in Prescott, or contacted through his web site WattersGardenCenter.comat or Top10Plants.com. door and peering straight into the gleaming crystal eyes of a statue that had been sealed in a tomb for thousands of years. “I cannot describe what this is like. You can only know by experiencing it.” Since 2011, Hawass has served twice as Egypt’s Minister of Antiqui ties, arguably the most powerful ar chaeology job in the world. He has taught students in universitas and educated the public through many film and television programs and newsToday,reports.heis leading teams of ar chaeologists on expeditions in search of the tomb of Imhotep, believed to be the builder of the Step Pyramid, in Saqqara, and Queen Nefertiti’s tomb in Luxor. She is often referred to as King Tut’s mother, however she was actually his stepmother. “We have tombs of queens with names and tombs of queens with no names,” he said, explaining that advanced tech nology will help identify royal family members as well as more private ancient Egyptian citizens. In 2020, Hawass announced the discovery of the Lost City of Luxor, a network of mud brick walls, neighborhoods, a cemetery and work spaces for preparing food, making bricks and crafting jewelry, offering a glimpse of what life was like 3,500 years ago. The lost city, used by the boy ruler King Tut, is considered to be the most important discovery about Ancient Egypt since the young pharaoh’s tomb was found by British archaeologist Howard Carter on Nov. 4, 1922.Tohonor the centennial of this landmark moment in Egypt’s long history, Hawass will headline a con ference on Nov. 4, with hundreds of scholars at the Grand Egyptian Mu seum on the Giza Plateau outside of Cairo, where he serves on the Board of Trustees. This is where he hopes to announce the truth behind King Tut’s death at age 18. Marking the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the ancient Egyp tian language, the Grand Egyptian Museum is expected to open to the public next year, said Hawass, the world’s leading expert in Egyptian hieroglyphics.“Abigstatue of Ramesses II will receive everyone. The staircase with 100 kings of Egypt will lead to two galleries and a children’s museum. It’s going to be a big thing. The Egyptian government is really keen on preserv ing Egyptian monuments, opening the museum and implementing the big important conservation plan happen ing in Egypt now, starting with the excavation of the Valley of the Kings, the search for the tomb of Queen Ne fertiti, and continuing the excavation of the golden city.” he said. “You can now walk between the Pyramid site and the Grand Museum. We are also opening an airport 20 miles from Giza to make travel for visitors more convenient.” Hawass says global interest in Ancient Egypt has exploded with news of recent discoveries. “Modern technology, like CT scans, 3D LiDAR and DNA testing, has been really important to upgrade our knowledge.
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By Ken Lain There are lots of vegetables that grow well through the cool au tumn weather. Some plants need longer days and a bit warmer soil to re ally get started, but all produce through the end of the year. You can start seed in August by growing your starts in a cool, shady spot in the garden. We also have seedling starts ready for transplant here at Watters Garden Center through October. Plant them in the garden in space as your summer plants fade. Plant seeds deeper in the fall than in the spring. Typically, the ground is warmer, having just come off the hot summer months. By planting your seeds a little deeper than the package suggests, you’ll be able to get them down to where the soil is cool and moist.
King Tut was part of the 18th dy nasty and also used the city of Luxor.
BEST VEGETABLES TO GROW IN AN AUTUMN GARDEN
FLAGSTAFF DARK SKIES: AN EVENING OF DR.LEGENDARYAPPRECIATIONAWARENESS,&AWEWITHARCHAEOLOGISTZAHIHAWASS: N A Night Journey into Ancient Egypt’s Afterlife N 5-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 N Arizona Nordic Village N Tickets are available at NordicOfficestaffDarkSkies.org SponsoredFlagstaffbyFlagDarkSkiesCoalition,ArizonaofTourismandArizonaVillage
USDA Growing Zones: 7-9 Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Swiss Chard, Beta vul garis, if you’ve already harvested your Swiss chard as cut-and-come-again, you won’t need to reseed in autumn. The plants have slowed down during the summer heat. With just a bit of cool air and water, they’ll ramp back into production come fall. They may even survive the winter, but harvest them quickly in spring before they start to bolt to seed and get harsh and bitter.
Beets, Beta Vulgaris, are best grown from seed without disturbing their roots once sprouted. Although beets grow in the summer heat, they are often bitter and woody. Late summer to early fall is the best time to resume succession planting at two- to threeweek intervals. Beet bulbs keep growing in the garden until a deep freeze. Even the tops handle frost.
USDA Growing Zones: 1-9 Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea, fall is typically a better time to grow cauliflower than in the spring, as the cool weather keeps the heads tight and tender. Cauliflower is a slow grower, often taking 2-3 months to mature. Plant them in early autumn for best results. Pluck the cauliflower when its head reaches the desired size and its buds are still tight.
FLAGSTAFF FESTIVAL OF SCIENCE N W. L. Gore & Associates Key note Presentation andHawassfamed Egyptologist Dr.FeaturingZahiMummies,MonumentsMysteries
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he Sonoran Winds Quintet, the stage name for Arizona Philharmonic’s five principal woodwind players, is an ensemble in cluding flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. They return this season to perform at 3 p.m., Sept. 25, at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (YCPAC). The beauty of a woodwind quintet is that each instrument offers a very different resonance, as each instru ment’s design employs different physics for sound production. “This allows for a diverse set of colors unusual for such a small ensemble,” said Executive Director Henry Flurry. Tickets are available at AZPhil.org or the YCPAC box office.
It’s like playing a naked piano. All the strings are exposed, and the sound is so pure and gentle.
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The flute is a metal, tubular instrument with a hole over which air is directed. Sound vibrations are created by splitting the air stream on the edge of the hole. A clarinet is made of ebony wood shaped nearly cylindrical with a flared bell. It has a single reed (a flexible piece of wood) that vibrates against a rigid mouthpiece when blown. Both the oboe and the bassoon use a double reed – two reeds that are strapped together and vibrate against each other. Both instruments are made of wood and are gently conical. “The French horn is roughly 17 feet of brass coiled into the familiar horn shape. Lip vibrations make its sound. When compared to a string or brass quintet, the diversity of design within a woodwind quintet is striking. This is one of my favorite chamber ensem bles,” Flurry said.
WHY I PLAY I love the gentle reverberations that flow through the body and mind to soothe the person within. That’s especially true when a patient is near death. You don’t come into the world alone, and if you chose not to, why should you leave it alone?
Principal clarinetist Scott Richardson organized this concert and is proud of the repertoire he selected. “This year’s Sonoran Winds concert is a synthesis of exquisite French chamber music and quintessential American popular music, with a touch of Latin flavor.” Six composers, some familiar and some not, are represented on the concert: Henry Mancini, Jean Francaix, Zequinha de Abreu, Maurice Ravel, Georges Auric and George Gershwin. Rich, melodic and lively works were chosen to offer a variety of colors and harmonies, with lyricism and virtuosity.
NewtonThe Sonoran Winds Quintet, comprised of Arizona Philharmonic’s principal woodwind players, is scheduled to perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25 at YCPAC.
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Joining Jackson on stage are prin cipal flutist Jeannette Moore, princi pal oboist Laura Arganbright, guest bassoonist Chip King and principal French hornist Karen Teplik. “I had a good chuckle when a fan pointed out that the traditional fifth-anniversary gift is of wood,” said Flurry, “and thus a woodwind quintet is highly appropriate for Arizona Philharmonic’s fifth season.” QCBN About Arizona Philharmonic Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) is celebrating its fifth season in Prescott in 2022-2023 as Prescott’s regional profes sional orchestra, presenting large and small concerts that engage and inspire listeners. Based in Prescott, AZ Phil draws musicians from across Arizona and is committed to offering transformative music, while nur turing community participation and supporting the needs and growth of the Prescott area performing arts scene. Rec ognized in 2021 by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce for Excellence in Arts and Culture, Arizona Philharmonic is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Ticket information, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at AZPhil.org or on Facebook.
I am getting older. It became more of a struggle to transport my harp from place to place, even though it is a smaller one.
MY FAVORITE QUOTE O, Music. In your very depths, we deposit our hearts and souls. You have taught us to see with your ear and hear with our hearts. – from Kahlil Gibran QCBN Wearing a traditional Native American skirt designed by her sister, 87-year-old Luana Mangold performed during a late spring luncheon at the Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice and Marley House. Photo by Ray
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Unfortunately, since planning this concert, Richardson learned that an upcoming surgery will prevent his participation. AZ Phil’s second clar inetist, Mary Jackson, will be taking his place. Jackson has developed a local following through AZ Phil chamber concerts she has organized for the Highlands Center.
IN MY FREE TIME I still do all my yardwork, housework, daily chores and exercise. And I’ll still practice a lot, even though I’m not playing as often.
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Pueblo Tribe Reservation just north of Albuquerque and west of Santa Fe. She was removed from her family at a time when Indian students were taken away from their homes and sent to Catholic missionary-spon sored boarding schools. She took classes in music from nuns, and later completed her high school education at Albuquerque Indian School. She received a full scholarship to attend the University of New Mexico and later earned her master’s degree in health education from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. A long time Certified Music Practitioner, Mangold received that designation from the Music for Healing and Transition Program Inc., out of Hills dale, New York. When back East, she met and married Werner Mangold, a Ger man-born engineer who came to the U.S. as a youngster. He then earned degrees in mechanical engineering and accepted a job that took them to Cincinnati for five years. They then lived in Germany for four years, while her husband was promoted into executive positions. The couple returned to Rolling Hills, California, where Werner headed Aerojet General until he retired. They moved to Prescott in 1990. Werner died in 2004. They had 50 years of marriage. The Mangolds had three sons, two of whom are still living. Robert is in Las Vegas and Frank is in Denver. “I live in the same house we custom-built when we first moved to Prescott,” said Mangold. Through classes at Yavapai College, Mangold expanded her dedication to music. Already a talented piano player, she discovered her love for the harp when she heard Cuban folk harpist Alfonso Ortiz play. Shortly thereafter, she bought a harp from him. She later worked in the health department at Yavapai Regional Medical Center and helped launch a music education program for employees. It was then discovered she could play both the piano and the harp for patients. She became known as “The Harp Lady on a mission of music.”Theslender, gray-haired musician describes her affinity for the harp. “I’ve often carried a smaller harp and played for many, many souls who haveShepassed.”describes the harp’s mellow and gentle sounds as “heaven ly tones.” Her favorite music is traditional hymns. “The sound is so majestic. The sound is soothing and peaceful,” she said. Mangold performed on May 20 at the Good Samaritan Apartments. Wearing a Native American skirt de signed by her sister, she entertained several dozen residents and their guests during a luncheon. For more than 12 years, she had performed almost weekly at the Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice and Marley House. She said as she has aged, it has become more and more diffi cult to transport her harp from one location to another; thus, she is gently moving toward retirement. “Keeping my balance is some times“Sheawkward.”hasbeen so gracious and generous with her time and tal ent,” said Kelly Paradis, the senior living official for Good Samaritan. “Words are not capable of expressing the affec tion all of us who know her have for Luana.” Mangold admits it will be difficult to turn down requests, so she may play on special oc casions. She says she is grateful to the Prescott community that has welcomed her so affectionately.“I’mpleased, though, to accept the thought that when you give of yourself, you get back much more,” she said. “I know I feel that way because of my experiences with Good Samaritan here in Prescott.”
Cynthia Jones is the marketing manager for Arizona Philharmonic.
“Saturday night’s headliner Jade Eagleson has made quite a mark on the international country scene,” said Burton. “His single ‘Got Your Name On It’ is certified platinum by Music Canada.” Eagleson is known for singles such as “Count the Ways,” “Lucky,” “Close, All Night” and “Figure It Out.” Saturday night opener Scott Stevens is a singer/song writer who co-wrote eight songs on the 2015 Halstorm album, which debuted at number 5 on the billboard 200. Scott also co-wrote and produced songs for the 2015 Shinedown album. He will be taking the stage at this year’s Big Sting with tunes like “Missing You,” “I Feel Good, “New Boots,” “Neon On Ya,” “Country Soul Survivor.” QCBN For information about campsites and tickets, visit thebigsting. com/.
he Big Sting Country Music Festival Weekend Campout, showcasing local and national country music artists, is coming to Watson Lake, north of downtown Prescott, Oct. 13-15
Saturday’s lineup includes Jade Eagleson, along with other artists Scott Stevens, Dylan Jakobsen, Brad Johnson and The Killin’ Time Band, Big Chad and The Southern Gentlemen Zookeepers, and local artists An drew Deering, Tyller Gummersall and Kevin Rueb.
The Friday lineup includes Little Texas, along with other artists Caroline Jones, Ryan Sims, Tim Hurley, and local artists Justin Hitson and Southbound, Tyller Gummersall, the Aragon Brothers and Ben Bruner. Little Texas’s debut album, “First Time for Every thing,” earned a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), while 1993’s “Big Time” was certified double platinum and 1994’s “Kick A Little” was certified platinum. The band is known for hits such as “What Might Have Been,” “God Bless Texas,” “My Love,” “What Were You Thinkin’” and “Some Guys Have All the Love.” Caroline Jones was listed as one of the Top 10 Coun try Artists to Know by Rolling Stone in 2017 and one of the 15 country artists to watch by Billboard in 2018.
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Proceeds from the event will benefit the Shadows Foundation, a Flagstaff-based non-profit that serves families in need during life-threatening conditions.
“This event combines good people, country music and a great cause,” said organizer and founder Vicki Burton.
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In addition to the Konnect Center, a scaled-down Miracles Happen Re sale Store was moved to the new site, as well as a warehouse storage unit that was relocated to the basement of the new building. Also to be installed in the building is a COVID testing site. Fundraising efforts are underway to create administrative offices. Plans also call for a community center that will offer activities such as yoga and meditation.“Thelast piece that will tie it all in is job development,” Browning said. Browning has experienced addic tion firsthand. Raised in Joshua Tree, California, he was a mason by trade until he was hurt on the job. “Nineteen years of addiction –started out as alcohol, at the end, it was meth,” he said. “Incarcerated; I went to prison for five years. I lost everything. I got out in 2008 and put my life back together.” Putting his life back together included getting his three children back, now ages 23, 19 and 18, as well as earning an associate’s degree in computer systems and applications and building a program of recovery that would help others heal in his community.InJune,Browning and Dickson traveled to Wisconsin to accept the Harold E. Hughes Award of Excellence for Exceptional Rural Program from the National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network (NRADAN, Inc.). “Once you heal that addicted person, it has a ripple effect, with your children, with your parents,” Browning said. “I don’t know how you can figure the exact impact. With the right willingness and guidance, individuals stop self-destructing. They stop yelling at people, stop steal ing, lying and hurting themselves and others. They start caring about how they come across to others and their communities. It makes our neighbor hood healthy.”
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Currently on tour with the Zac Brown Band, Jones will be taking time off to hit the stage at this year’s Big Sting with her hits, “Come In,” “So Many Skies,” featuring Zak Brown and Mathew Ramsey and more.
QCBN Damien Browning, director of Steps to Recovery Homes, and Anji Dickson, director of operations, traveled to Wisconsin in June to accept the 2022 “Howard E. Hughes Award of Excellence for Exceptional Rural Program” on behalf of the Cottonwood non-profit.
Big Sting Country Music Festival Weekend Campout Coming to Watson Lake
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“It is very important to have a trauma kit if EMS [Emergency Medical Services] response time is fairly long. It is also important to have a trauma kit if you are traveling in a vehicle. Vehicle crashes can have the potential for pretty bad injuries,” said Lopez. “This could be for yourself or others that you may come upon. Bystander help is very important.” “When I participated in Missions and Madness, it was with a group of strangers whose only similarity was our location of work, the Flagstaff NACET campus. But by the end of it we were determined go-getters, able to communicate and solve the ‘madness’ thrown our way together. It provided great exercise, and was a fun activity to do outdoors and learn more about the local area,” said Axolotl Biologix Research Scientist Alison Ingraldi.
“There may not be a lot of time after a traumatic event,” said Lopez. “Large vessel lacerations bleed heavily and you may have only minutes to get the bleeding under control.” Under Lopez’s instruction, group members stuffed gauze and applied pressure on a deep wound model that simulated an open artery.
Game changer Morgan Boatman enjoys throwing inventive challenges at Missions and Madness participants to encourage them into creative problem solving.
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“Missions and Madness is part bootcamp and part scavenger hunt, with some first aid skill sprinkled in,” said Moonshot at NACET Operations and Program Director Angela Hamby. “It was a hit with our NACET campus, with most asking, ‘Are we going to do this again soon?’”
“I would recommend it for companies looking to host professional development or strategic planning retreats and looking to build camaraderie and trust within their teams,” said Biz Fit own er Elizabeth Vogler. “I would recommend it for groups of friends or family who are looking for a fun activity where everyone has the chance to take on exciting leadership roles and be physically active. I would also recommend it to visitors getting to know Flagstaff and looking for an active way to participate in a community program.”
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The public will have this opportunity, as the Flagstaff Festival of Science features Missions and Madness on Sunday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 2. Meanwhile, Boatman will be presenting the game next month at a conference for the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and is working toward making Missions and Madness game kits available in stores where outdoor gear is sold. QCBN For more information, visit www.Missionsandmadness.com also meet Boatman on Zonie Living at starworldwid enetworks.com
The general contractor for the Legado apartment complex is Pono Construction, a firm headed by Butch Gillespie and Amber Gillespie, a father-daughter team from Care free. Pono recently was involved in the major remodeling of Grand Can yon University campus in Phoenix. Day-to-day operations will be managed by P.B. Bell, a longtime property management and develop ment company from Scottsdale. QCBN
For more information and tickets, visit PrescottATHENA.com. QCBN we’ve been 100% accepted by the community. We just can’t do everything as he did it. We have to be our own.” However, Andi said they don’t want to shock anybody by changing everything dramatically either. “Our BBQ is popular because it’s all smoked. You can smell it before you eat it,” sheAndisaid.emphasizes that it is a family restaurant. Many of the staff members have stayed on. Regulars likely know the servers by name. “We just all mesh together so well,” she said about the six employees and customers. The most popular dish is the brisket and the tri-tip beef. Andi said Jason does all the smoking of the BBQ to make sure the flavor is consistent. “He can work that grill like no other.” QCBN Customers are willing to wait in line for a table and popular BBQ dishes. “The most important thing is everything is homemade,” says co-owner Andi Oubin.
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Farrelly published her first book on her 50th birthday, “Warrioristic Women: Creating Confidence, Boundaries and Peace of Mind.” She will be announcing this year’s ATHENA Award recipient at the celebration.
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overwhelming needs for housing, new technology for energy and water conservation, social design and how we need to meet increasing demands for electric vehicles and EV charging stations. Residents of Legado will have products and services needed to live without having to drive. Banks, grocery stores, restaurants, health care, elementary and high schools, college – even pet care – are within walking distance.”
YC PROMISE continued from page 3 inspired to open her business, a mobile intravenous vitamin and hydration service, amidst the chaos of the pandemic in 2020. Her goal is to help people stay out of the hospital. “Since opening, we have been blessed with providing energy and restoration to the Quad Cities community. I work with the most professional and amazing team of registered nurses, who love our clients and put their needs first.” Her personal passion, she says, is to help women understand what amazing and beautiful humans they are. “I want each and every one of them to live their lives powerfully and to love the lives they live.”
“This was a natural partnership, since we already work so closely with YC,” said PUSD Superin tendent Joe Howard. “We patterned it after the Vail High School-Pima Community College model. However, our program focuses more on actual on-campus college life. PUSD staff member Molly Orr had great experience in placing and supporting kids in college. She’ll be the ‘go-to’ for those kids, conducting many seminars and training sessions that will model college life.”
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Fain continued, “Imagine, you are living in a rural community where you can simply walk across the street to attend a concert at the Findlay Toyota Center, or ride your Ebike one block to a grocery store. It’s a simple, well-designed community and lifestyle.”
The Legado development in downtown Prescott Valley is designed to have is being designed to have 329 apartments plus a 5,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant, a pool and fitness center across from the Findlay Toyota Center.
NOMINEES INCLUDE: N Alexes Niekamp, the owner of Lessons by Lexe Dance Studio N Amore Cianciola, director of catering and events at Hassayampa Inn N Ariana Bennett, a media consultant with Sparklight Advertising N Deborah McCasland, a district governing board member at Yavapai College N Helen Stephenson, the founder and director of the Prescott Film Festival N Makayla Chadwick, an agent/owner of State Farm Insurance
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FSG says its mission is to make a greater life for residents through appropriate community design and regional collaboration. FSG was established by the Fain family, whose founding fathers homestead ed in the region in the 1870s. Their descendants established the Town of Prescott Valley in 1966. Since then, it has grown to be the largest incorporated community in Yavapai County, with a population topping 48,000.
A news release issued by FSG said the design provides additional rooftop space for future solar panels. It also includes a central boiler system for energy efficiency and material savings, and even more vacant space to accommodate future electric vehicle charging stations. The purpose, Fain said, is to let residents benefit from having a cen tral location nearby so the need to drive will be minimized or avoided.
Howard said PUSD personnel will be exploring even more opportunities to introduce local stu dents to educational opportunities that will benefit them, their parents, families and the community.
N Marilyn Mott, the community outreach director for the Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest N Monica Vohs, a community volunteer and advocate N Teri Drew, the regional director of the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) N Valerie Crossman, the behavioral health director for U.S.VETS
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