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Former River Runner Develops All-Natural Skincare Products for Arizona Outdoor Lifestyle
Winter conditions in Northern Arizona can be brutal on your skin. DeeAnn Tracy, who has been developing all-natural, plant-based skincare products for the high elevation outdoor lifestyle since 1993, knows that well. The outdoorswoman grew up in the northland’s four seasons. “Northern Arizona’s sun and wind are particularly brutal on skin because of the high […]
Two-Day Pecan, Wine Festival Returns to Camp Verde
Saturday, March 18 through Sunday, March 19 marks the 22ndAnnual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival hosted by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the Town of Camp Verde, sponsored by Yavapai College and the Southwest Wine Center, SRP, the Arizona Office of Tourism and Larry Green Chevrolet. Celebrating two of the area’s prime tourism draws – wine and […]
Verde Valley Caregivers Driving Healthcare Solutions
Miller Bizardi loves his job as driver for Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition (VVCC), and it’s just as rewarding for him as it is for the neighbors he drives. VVCC gives clients, fondly referred to as “neighbors,” rides for kidney dialysis, doctor appointments, grocery shopping, medication pick-up, friendly visits and more. “We even take care of pets […]
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Ray’s Barber Shop Serves as ‘Clubhouse’ for Men
A brief stopover in Tuba City from New Hampshire provided just enough time for Miles Diaz to be born. Although there’s been much hardship in his life, Diaz has managed to clip through it all. Today, he owns Ray’s Barber Shop, opened by his grandfather, Lazaro Adame Diaz, in 1961. “My parents named me Miles, […]
Motivated to Excellence
Jamaal McCoy’s early years set the pattern for his future. The highly successful Prescott businessman began his life as an Army BRAT who traveled widely with his family. “I was born overseas in Germany, and we were stationed there again on two separate occasions,” McCoy said. “I have lived all over this great country, because […]
Sheila Polk Retires as County Attorney After More Than Two Decades of Service
Retired Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk said she had one thing at the top of her bucket list when she officially retired Dec. 31. “I’m going to learn how to sleep beyond 4:30 a.m.” Polk’s career in public service spans more than 40 years. Following graduation from law school at Arizona State University in 1982, […]
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Understanding the Realities of Land Development, Growth in Prescott
During my five-plus years of serving the Citizens of Prescott as Planning and Zoning commissioner, councilmember and mayor, one overarching topic has been growth and development in Prescott. After moving here, I became involved in many organizations and, as a result, was quickly plugged into the issues facing our community. Among them: growth, land development […]
What is a Community Foundation?
When people hear the word philanthropist, most think of someone with self-sustaining wealth. Billionaires and millionaires are seen on social media and in the news granting money to non-profit organizations, schools and emergency relief for natural disasters. You do not have to be a billionaire or millionaire to be a philanthropist. Philanthropy is the desire […]
Food Forest Growing with Volunteers, Sponsors, Programs
The launch of the Prescott Food Forest and Gardeners Of Destiny (GOD) Training Program has been a real success. In fact, the eight-week Winter Greenhouse Gardening Course is sold out and has hosted 30 passionate local residents that want to learn how to grow food. Located at B Organic Farm, Chino Valley, the program’s first […]
Using VR in Tinnitus Management
The second most frequent request I receive from patients, after improved hearing, is to make their tinnitus go away. While tinnitus is not dangerous, it can certainly diminish sufferers’ quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for tinnitus. Instead, the focus is on mitigating the impact on daily life. Studies show that amplification, […]
A Caring Heart: Dr. Soundos Moualla is YRMC’s Physician of the Year
Soundos Moualla, M.D., FACC, FSCAI – Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s 2022 Physician of the Year – describes the passion and drive she pours into her work as “relentless commitment.” “My parents and grandmother guided me to always do my best and to treat every patient as family,” said Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Moualla of […]
