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Preparing for Senior Sun Safety

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As a child, you may have spent numerous hours outdoors during the summer. Now that you’re an adult, you may find the summer months to be far less enjoyable because of the heat. This is normal.

As you age, the body’s mechanisms that help regulate internal temperature become less efficient. This means that you lose some of your ability to adapt to heat, leaving you with a lower tolerance and making you more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

This is caused by a few different reasons – one being that an adult older than 65 doesn’t sweat as much as a younger individual. Sweating helps to cool the body. Also, an older adult may be more likely to have a chronic condition or be on medication that affects the body’s ability to respond to heat.

Called hyperthermia, heat-related illnesses can include heat exhaustion, cramps, fatigue and stroke (also called sun stroke). Symptoms can include a flushed face, high body temperature, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness or lack of sweating.

Hyperthermia is caused as blood rushes to the skin’s surface as the body tries to cool itself. As a result, less blood reaches the brain, muscles and other organs, which can interfere with muscle strength and mental capacity. In severe cases, this can be dangerous.

According to the National Institute on Aging, if someone is suspected of suffering from a heat-related illness, you should:

Get the person out of the heat and into a shady, air-conditioned or other cool place. Urge him or her to lie down.

If the person can swallow safely, offer fluids such as water, fruit or vegetable juices. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Encourage the individual to shower, bathe or sponge off with cool water.

Apply a cold, wet cloth to the wrists, neck, armpits and/or groin area. These are places where blood passes close to the surface of the skin and the cold cloths can help cool the blood.

Call 911 if you suspect heat stroke.

The best defense with a heat-related illness, however, is to prevent it from ever occurring. Arm yourself with some heat-related knowledge and take sensible precautions. Here are some tips to enjoy a warmer day safely:

Stay hydrated. Drink water often, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Check your medicines. Some may make you more sensitive to the sun. Ask your doctor.

Wear sunscreen. Apply before you head outside, and reapply often.

Wear proper clothing. Wear lightweight, breathable clothing, long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat.

Wear sunglasses. Look for those that protect from UVB and UVA rays.

Go indoors. Mid-day sun is the hottest. Plan indoor activities for those times. Stay in air-conditioned areas when it’s hot outside.

Take cool showers or baths to cool down. QCBN

 

By Wendi Campbell, BSN, RN

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is a 44-bed, free-standing rehabilitation hospital that provides specialized physical rehabilitation services to patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. The hospital is consistently ranked in the Top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationally by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR). For more information, visit MVRRH.ernesthealth.com. 3700 N. Windsong Drive • Prescott Valley, AZ  86314 • 928-759-8800 • mvrrh.ernesthealth.com

Wendi Campbell, BSN, RN, is the director of Nursing Operations at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.

Healthy End-of-Summer Tips and Tzatziki Sauce from the Garden

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This summer has been a journey. As someone with a busy lifestyle and a proud member of the community, I wanted to share some helpful suggestions to all as we transition into the end of summer.

Both personally and professionally, I have grown this summer in our garden environment. We believe that every life well-lived begins in the garden. Our company has catered to the James 4H Mingus Springs Camp and has provided fresh meals for approximately 913 campers from all over Arizona and neighboring states, participated in weddings, open houses, served family meals, life celebrations, community fundraising events, corporate daily meal services and more.

We have served a lot of health inspired meals. As the summer winds down, we offer these healthy tips:

Tip #1:  Drink Water 

I have followed the general guidelines for how much water to drink and when. I am not a doctor; however, this works for me. The goal is to stay hydrated for optimal health. Your skin will appreciate it, too.

Drink about half your body weight in ounces of water each day.

Drink no more than 12 to 16 ounces at a time.

Drink one quart of water before breakfast if possible.

Drink 8 to 16 ounces of water 30 to 60 minutes before meals for optimal nutrient utilization.

Remember to water your plants and herbs also. Both indoor and outdoor plants require water. If you are unsure of how much, ask our friends at Watters Garden Center. Ken Lain and his team are experts.

Tip #2: Exfoliate Your Skin  

Harsh summer sun, insect bites, chlorinated pools and the environment causes our skin to be dry, sunburned and mostly dehydrated. Your skin is more prone to being oily, which means your pores are likely to become more congested. Exfoliating weekly is a great benefit to healthy skin.  At The Natural Healing Garden, we offer skincare services and retail products that can be used to enhance your skin health.

Tip #3: Eat Your Herbs

As a certified herbalist, I love sharing my passion of the culinary herbs. There are hundreds of herbs and spices that can help you live a healthy life. Two of my favorite summer herbs are dill and garlic. Dill gives relief from insomnia, boosts immunity, promotes bone health, cures respiratory disorders and reduces pain and inflammation. Garlic reduces blood pressure, treats fungus, balances cholesterol and helps treat respiratory infections.

I wanted to share our Tzatziki Sauce recipe, which includes dill and garlic. Tzatziki sauce is a cool, refreshing yogurt, cucumber and herb dip. The ingredients are also good for you.

Please enjoy the recipe with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, grilled or roasted vegetables or a salad dressing. QCBN

By Debbie Maranvill

For more information about our company, visit naturalhealinggarden.com.

Our main office is located at 119 Garden St., Prescott, AZ 86305, 928-237-4116.

Our commercial kitchen is located at the Gateway Mall, in Prescott.

Debbie Maranville is the co-owner of The Natural Healing/Goods from The Garden Catering and Events.

Understanding the Customer, Home

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When I visit a home to find out how we can help someone with cleaning needs, I will usually ask, “How can we help you?” I may need to change my approach because often the response is, “Well, I want my house cleaned.”

As simple and obvious as it may sound, there are actually a lot of variations in types of cleanings, houses, people and their specific needs. For example, a single gentleman living alone with no pets may want the very basics and with little frequency. “Just do my floors and clean the bathrooms.” My next visit may be someone who wants a more frequent, very detailed cleaning, and with a lot of instructions. Some may not even know what they are looking for, but just know they need help.

We have to take into consideration that some people may like or want to do certain things, like dusting their prize collection of knickknacks, figurines, glass vases or statues. It’s important that a cleaning crew knows the specific needs and wants of each individual person we serve. Specific instruction as to how they want a surface or room cleaned is valuable. The customer should feel confident that there will not be damage and that the surface, such as a high quality wood floor or a special type of kitchen counter, is being properly cleaned and treated with care. This is their home, it’s personal. Very few services out there are as personal as someone coming into your home on a regular basis, being around your children, pets and touching your stuff.

Giving up a job such as house cleaning is sometimes difficult for someone who has taken pride for many years in the work he or she has done to make the house a home. It’s uncomfortable to admit to needing a little help, unlike all the years before. With that in mind, a cleaning crew needs to be aware of and place importance on the requests and desires of the customer.

So, what are the basics? A good cleaning of the bathrooms including toilets, counters, sinks, showers, tubs, glass doors, mirrors, light fixtures and floors. In the kitchen, all the outside surfaces, counters, sinks, outside of appliances, stovetop and inside the microwave. In the living areas and bedrooms of the house, dusting of the furniture and cleaning the floors.

How about the deeper stuff? Along with all of the above, someone may want all the fans cleaned, the baseboards scrubbed, the light fixtures cleaned and shined, the cabinets oiled, the blinds cleaned, the inside of the oven and the refrigerator cleaned, the pot shelves dusted. How about the tops of those kitchen cabinets?

Regardless of the depth and instruction on the particular job, the company that does that job needs to understand the customer, understand the instructions, genuinely care about the home and take pride in the work.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer! QCBN

By Lucy Leyva

Lucy Leyva is the proud owner of MTO Janitorial LLC, and Prescott Maid to Order LLC, both local cleaning companies based out of Prescott Valley, serving Northern Arizona since 2005. For any cleaning inquiry, please contact us at 928-772-0004 and/or visit our website at mtojanitorial.com.

Prescott Making International Headlines with Eviation

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Prescott is making headlines locally and throughout the world of aviation. This June, City Manager Michael Lamar and I attended the Paris Air Show where Eviation’s newest technology was beautifully on display and Prescott, too, took center stage.

At the invitation of Eviation CEO and Founder Omer Bar-Yohay on June 17-20, we were able to take part in the unveiling of “Alice” in Paris. As members of the NASA, FAA and GAMA electric aviation committees, Eviation is a leader and key proponent in the future of the aviation industry, particularly in regard to electric aircraft.

Alice is a currently under development electric aircraft, built from 95% composite materials and controlled by fly-by-wire and three propellers. She will be designed to take nine passengers up to 650 miles at a cruise speed of 240 knots, and that design will take place right here in Prescott.

Coverage of Alice’s unveiling at the Paris Air Show press conference was broad, and included publications and news outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, MSNBC, BBC News, Reuters, Bloomberg and Yahoo Business. Eviation’s ongoing relationships with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the Prescott Regional Airport have been highlighted by these news outlets and will be paramount in the continuing development and growth of aviation in the Prescott community. In addition to Mr. Lamar and me, Arizona was represented in Paris by the Arizona Commerce Authority, which helped to promote our community and the entire state for leading edge technology and aviation.

The Alice Aircraft will be brought to Prescott, and housed in a hangar at the Prescott Regional Airport. After being transported back from Paris later this summer, Alice will be reassembled for development work to continue, with the assistance of ERAU faculty and staff beginning in August. Eviation’s goal is to have full FAA certification of the Alice Aircraft in 2021. We also expect that Yavapai College will play a role with training and certification for manufacture of the aircraft and associated components.

The bottom line is that partnerships with companies like Eviation, who see the potential and greatness that we all already know exists here, is incredibly beneficial for the City of Prescott and our community as a whole. The opportunity for students to work with a company of Eviation’s caliber and then potentially continue to work at that level while staying in our community is truly a dream. Between development of the Alice Aircraft and the ongoing beautification and growth of the Prescott Regional Airport, I am thrilled to see how the world of aviation can continue to positively impact Prescott.  QCBN

By Greg Mengarelli

Greg L. Mengarelli is the mayor of the City of Prescott.

What’s New on Europe’s Rivers?

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River Cruises have been one of the most popular ways to explore Europe in the last few years. While ocean cruises take you to countries, river cruises take you through the heart of the country, allowing you insight into real life, traditions, local culture and enable you to see, smell and taste all the destination has to offer.

As most cruisers know, it’s the ports of call that bring an itinerary to life. AmaWaterways is a great example to look at. Most of our Arizona cruisers are very familiar with them, and many are on their fifth or sixth sailing with the line. Are you curious to know what keeps travelers coming back cruise after cruise?

First off, the crew! With a crew-to-passenger ratio of 1:3 or less, no wonder guests feel pampered and well taken care of. The intimate setting of a river cruise ship allows guests to feel at home naturally. There is a sense of community on board and you become part of the family during your time on the ship. It’s an excellent way for solo travelers to make new friends and meet like-minded travelers. The crew stays loyal to AmaWaterways; many have been with the line for 10+ years, providing some of the highest service levels on board the ships.

The ease of travel certainly helps. Imagine spending a week on board a floating hotel. Being able to explore multiple countries, cities and villages over the course of a week, without packing and unpacking… A delightful way to discover Europe! And best of all, every cabin comes with a view!

The diversity of the destinations is, of course, an attraction in itself. You can sail the Rhine in the spring, summer, fall and winter and each time the landscape has changed, there are other local festivities in place and excursions change with the season. While you might want to visit the Tulip Gardens in Amsterdam in the spring, you will see the Christmas markets along the Rhine in the winter, or enjoy Octoberfest festivities during fall foliage sailings, or taste your way through Europe’s famous beer gartens in the summer.

A wide array of excursions can be most intriguing. Choose from biking, hiking, kayaking, culinary-themed tours, walking tours, concerts, farm visits, wine tastings, lectures and more… There’s something offered for everyone. And most options are offered at various speeds to accommodate your fast, moderate and slow walkers.

Specialty Cruises like wine and golf-themed voyages, wellness or Christmas market voyages are another amazing way to repeat a destination with a new focus; opening an entirely new viewpoint and appreciation of the destination to its visitors. AmaWaterways just debuted its new Cruise and Golf Program – a fun way to get an insiders access of Europe.

And, of course, there are new ships that bring the latest innovations to the river vessels. A stellar example is AmaWaterways ship, the AmaMagna. She eas purposely built at twice the width of traditional European river ships and offers more personal space, more unique dining venues and more leisure opportunities. Most accommodations are spacious suites measuring 355 to 710 square feet with full balconies. In addition to the main restaurant and The Chef’s Table, AmaMagna introduces two enticing new dining venues: Jimmy’s, a family-style restaurant named for the late co-owner of AmaWaterways, Jimmy Murphy, and the Al Fresco Restaurant, with retractable windows and outdoor seating. Both a sun-deck pool and whirlpool invite guests to refresh and enjoy the views. AmaMagna’s Zen Wellness Studio is an expansive space with a fitness center and two massage rooms, and her innovative Water Sports Platform opens to reveal a Sundowner boat upon which intimate river excursions will take place.

AmaWaterways’ current specials include complimentary roundtrip economy air from most major U.S. airports. That is a huge savings! Should you have miles for your flights, you can take the money savings option off the cruise fare instead. Past guests can enjoy tiered benefits like discounts, welcome amenities and cabin upgrades.

As one of AmaWaterways’ preferred partners, we are excited to offer our guests exclusive shipboard credits on every AmaWaterways sailing throughout the end of 2020.

To learn more about AmaWaterways and the programs they offer on board, join us at our 6th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo on Oct. 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff. Meet with Brandon from AmaWaterways, and many other cruise lines, tour operators and hoteliers face to face between 5 and 8 p.m. Our Avenues of the World travel advisors will be on site to answer any questions, schedule appointments and assist with live bookings on site. Don’t miss your chance to secure amazing booking specials and enter our door raffle for vacation giveaways and much more! QCBN

By Daniela Harrison

Daniela Harrison is a travel advisor and director of marketing at Avenues of the World Travel in Flagstaff. For questions, please reach out via 928-556-0853 or Daniela@avenuesoftheworld.com.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Anatomy, Prevention, Treatment 

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Surveys estimate that noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) affects 10 to 15 million people in the United States. The excessive vibratory motion created by loud sound can cause a plethora of damage in the delicate cochlear sensory cells and the nearby supporting pillar cells of the hearing organ. The hearing organ is called the cochlea. Noise can rupture the tips of the nerve cells, fuse sensory nerve cells together, damage the area through which the cells transmit signals and even change the vascular pathways (blood flow) inside the organ. The vulnerability of the inner ear is dependent upon several factors, such as smoking, hypertension, lipid levels, age, gender, eye color and other genetic factors.

Noise damage usually causes difficulty hearing particular pitches of sound. With noise exposure, a person may experience damage in sections of the cochlea. The cochlear is tonotopically arranged high to low frequencies, similar to the keys of a piano. The more exposed area of the cochlea houses the high frequencies, the lower frequencies are deeper toward the center; thus, more protected.

This type of hearing impairment significantly compromises the ability to understand speech, especially in noise. Part of the hearing organ functions and a different part does not. Noise-induced hearing loss may also cause tinnitus, a ringing, roaring or cricket-like sound in your ears or head.

Causes of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

There are two types of noise-induced hearing loss: gradual and traumatic. Many people think shooting a gun once or twice as a child does not count as having been exposed to noise. However, the long-term side effect of even one occurrence of significant noise may cause permanent, irreversible damage. Recreational and work-related hearing loss is common. The sound from a shop vac, leaf blower, hair dryer, skill saw, chainsaw and, of course, any motorized equipment, are just a few culprits of hearing loss.

Musicians should protect their hearing, as should the music lover! It only takes one loud concert without hearing protection to permanently change the quality of your hearing. If you want to see what the inside of the hearing organ looks like after noise exposure, do a web search for “images of noise damage in cochlea.” Those pictures are worth a thousand words. Show them to your kids!

Preventing Hearing Loss

To prevent hearing loss, you must be proactive and use hearing protection each time you are exposed to noise. Cotton in your ears will not provide any protection. You can wear either earplugs or earmuffs. Standard earplugs are nice because they are small and do not interfere with glasses. It is important to insert the plug deep into the canal. If you have very small or very large ear canals, earmuffs would be a better choice. Earmuffs should not touch the ear but rather make a seal all the way around the sides of your ears.

There are electronic earmuffs and custom ear plugs that amplify the sounds around you until the loud sound occurs, at which time the amplification is cut off. The custom products will require an earmold impression of your ear canals. The impressions are sent to the manufacturer to make custom-fit hearing protection. The in-the-ear custom-fit technology works well for rifle hunters. Earmuffs get in the way of the gun while shooting. If you are going to invest in electronic technology, do your homework and read the reviews prior to making a purchase.

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Treatment

The treatment/management of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus is twofold: protect what you have and amplify what you need. Auditory rehabilitation and counseling work very well for managing hearing impairment. The sessions will focus on understanding your hearing loss, controlling the environment to facilitate better speech understanding, using visual cues and the best use of your hearing aids or other assistive technology. You learn the importance of reducing background noise so you can focus on speech. You are taught to instruct the people you interact with to speak slowly and distinctly and get your attention before they speak to you.

If you have difficulty understanding speech consistently, hearing aids are a great option. The new digital hearing aids are very good at increasing sound in a comfortable manner. The directional microphones and noise cancelling algorithms have brought relief to many hearing-impaired people (and their family members). If you are withdrawing from social activities because of your hearing, it is time to do something about it. Speak to an audiologist about your hearing options. QCBN

By Karon Lynn, Au.D.

Trinity Hearing Center is located at 1330 N. Rim Dr., Suite B in Flagstaff. For more information, visit the website at TrinityHearing.net. Karon Lynn is a doctor of audiology with 30 years of experience working with hearing impaired individuals. Dr. Lynn may be reached at 928-522-0500 or at audio@trinityhearing.net.

Answering Common Questions About Learning to Fly 

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As a company that provides rental aircraft and flight instruction, we get asked a lot of the same questions about learning to fly. Here are a few of those questions and their answers:

Can anyone learn to fly?

The answer to that question is yes – mostly. To be able to learn to fly and become a licensed pilot, you need to have decent health and vision, the ability to master simple physical skills (e.g. controlling the airplane), have the intelligence to be able to learn the material and finally, have good judgement.

If you can ride a bike, you can probably master the physical aspect of flying. The math involved in learning the material is not complex and most high school graduates should be able to master the material.

If you have exceedingly poor health or vision, unfortunately, there is a point where you cannot qualify medically to fly.

The last criterion listed above is the most important attribute – good judgement. Flying is continuous decision making, much like driving a car or riding a bike. Where the comparison ends, if you get confused or need a moment to figure things out in the car, you can pull off to the side of the road and ponder your problem. You have no such luxury in an aircraft cockpit. There are frequently time pressures involved with those decisions and being wrong can be deadly.

Take the situation of the Airbus that took a dip in the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009, after hitting geese and experiencing two engine failures in the two-engine airplane. Those engine failures effectively made that Airbus a big glider that was going down fast. When those engines went out, Captain Sullenberger and his copilot had seconds to decide where to go and what to do. The outcome was obviously a good one and the correct – or at least correct enough – decision was made.

The last thing any pilot wants is a reckless person or person with bad judgement sharing the airspace with them. Sadly, people like this are accidents waiting to happen.

How much does it cost to learn to fly?

That question is tough to answer because everyone is different in how quickly he or she learns. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets requirements for every pilot certificate and rating.

The most common pilot’s certificate for new pilots is the Private Pilot certificate, where you are required by the FAA to have 40 hours of total flight time and 20 hours of dual flight time with an instructor.

Doing the math, if your airplane costs $100/hour and your flight instructor costs $40/hour, the cost is $4,800. There will be some supplies and incidentals, so you will likely spend more than $5,000 before you’re done. If you’re flying a bigger, more expensive airplane, the cost rises accordingly.

The sample estimate was based on a student requiring the minimum times to learn to fly. In practice, flight students hitting the minimum times usually doesn’t happen for one of two reasons that I’ve observed. Reason  No. 1: The student requires more teaching and more practice to get to the point of being able to pass the check ride. Reason No. 2: The student loves flying, money isn’t too great of a challenge and lots of extra solo time results. Reason No. 2 is what happened to me. I had more than 60 hours of flight time when I went for my Private Pilot certificate check ride, which I passed easily.

So, the real answer to this question is – it depends.

When renting an airplane to a new pilot, how long will the checkout be?”

What we tell people is that for most pilots, a checkout in one of our Skycatchers will usually run in the ballpark of an hour or so. For most of our rental clients, this statement has held true. But, bear in mind that there are exceptions. The point of an aircraft checkout flight is to make sure the pilot knows the airplane well enough to fly the aircraft safely and might mean a checkout takes longer or even requires multiple flights, which we have had happen.

Bigger and more complex aircraft may require a longer checkout time or multiple checkout flights. In addition, those aircraft may require a specific minimum flight time or a minimum flight time in that type of airplane. QCBN

By Lance Leighnor

Lance Leighnor has four decades of experience in general aviation aircraft, and active management of rental aircraft since 2011. Lance is the managing member of Leighnor Aircraft. He can be reached by phone at 928-499-3080, by email at lance@LeighnorAircraft.com or via the Leighnor Aircraft website at LeighnorAircraft.com.

OneAZ Helping Non-Profits

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OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation have pledged to award $60,000 in Community Impact Grants as part of their commitment to improving Arizona communities.

OneAZ Credit Union and OneAZ Community Foundation are committed to supporting the local economy through several initiatives, including the flagship Community Impact Grants program. Since launching the program in 2016, OneAZ has given more than $160,000 to non-profits statewide that make a difference in the communities they serve.

“Our Community Impact Grants program has supported everything from first responders and food banks to butterfly gardens and arts programs. We’re beyond impressed at the powerful difference being made by organizations of every size and look forward to this year’s applicants,” said OneAZ Credit Union CFO Kim Reedy.

Previous recipients include Over the Rainbow Butterfly Garden, which creates scholarships to absorb occupational and speech therapy costs. Northern Arizona University’s Go Baby Go, which customizes battery-operated cars for children with mobile disabilities, also received a grant.

OneAZ Community Impact Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for those who live and work in Arizona. Non-profits are encouraged to submit an application, including a summary of how the grant will help the organization, by Aug. 25, 2019. Grant requests may range from $1,000 to $3,000, and prior grant recipients are eligible to apply for a 2019 Community Impact Grant.

For full details and to apply for a Community Impact Grant, visit OneAZcu.com/foundation. QCBN

By Joel Justin

Joel Justin is the Workplace Banking Program Manager at OneAZ Credit Union, located at 5200 N US Highway 89 in Flagstaff. He can be reached at 928-213-6732 or JJustin@oneazcu.com.

Flying High

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Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and mayor of the small but bustling town of Tusayan.

Sanderson acquired the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification at 28 years old. It is one of the most advanced certifications a pilot can obtain and necessary for any pilot wanting to fly commercial airliners, which was Sanderson’s intention. However, he had a change of plans.

“I learned early on that flying commercial airlines was not my cup of tea,” said Sanderson, who flew commercial airline flights for more than a year. “I’d rather fly over beautiful areas such as Lake Powell, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon.” So, that is what he did. “My first job was flying scenic flights for Skywest Airlines based out of Page. The sights are so amazing and I loved sharing that view with people.”

Sanderson spent the first three years of his life in Page, and that is where he met his wife, Sheila, and raised their three children. They currently have five grandchildren. They made their move to Tusayan in 2002 where he began working for Grand Canyon Airlines.

“Craig has a passion for the Grand Canyon and does an outstanding job,” said GCSA President Jake Tomlin. “We’re so pleased to have him on our team, since tourism and hospitality runs in his family.”

Indeed, Sanderson’s love for sharing beautiful sights was inherited from his father, Bill Sanderson, who, along with his brothers, started one of the first river running companies in Page, Sanderson River Expeditions.

“The Bureau of Reclamation was looking to build three dams on the Colorado River and they asked my uncles to take them down the river. After the river trip, the Bureau of Reclamation gave a couple of Army surplus rafts to the family and the river running business started from there.” The company was sold in the 70s and is currently owned by Aramark, running as Wilderness River Expeditions.

“I never wanted to get into politics, never saw myself as a politician, but about six years ago, there was a recall election and the mayor at the time approached me and said, ‘Hey, you need to run for council.’ I said, ‘No way, you’re crazy, that’s not me.’ So, he told me about the town and why we need housing here and how people struggle.”

Sanderson served as council member, vice-mayor and, finally, mayor.

In 2016, Sanderson was Tusayan’s first directly elected mayor. His primary goal is to improve the quality of life for the people who live in Tusayan and to enhance the experience of the more than six million visitors who pass through the community to the Grand Canyon.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Mayor Craig Sanderson to advance and improve the Town Court in Tusayan,” said Judge Rob Krombeem, Justice of the Peace, Williams Justice Court. “Mayor Sanderson brings the type of forward-thinking, collaborative leadership that more communities need, particularly in these times of fiscal and other community challenges. He leads by example with a servant’s heart and I appreciate how he puts faith and family at the forefront of his priorities.”

If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

“Peacemaker: having the personality to diffuse volatile situations and to help others reach a middle-ground compromise.”

What’s your favorite thing to do when not working?

“Our family loves boating and swimming, especially at Lake Powell. At my job, I can’t call it work when I get to fly and experience the beauty and awesomeness of this amazing place I have the privilege to call home.”

Where do you like to travel?

Lake Powell and Grand Canyon are my top two.

What is the most rewarding part of your job at Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines?

“Over my long career, I’ve contributed to the success of about a thousand pilots who began their careers working with and for me. Most of these pilots are now flying with a major airline.”

What is the prettiest sight you’ve seen from an airplane? 

“Wow! With over 20,000 flight hours, mostly over the national parks, I see beautiful sights every day. The most incredible are the ones that only last a few minutes. Grand Canyon and Lake Powell are beautiful on any day, but the right combination of sunlight, thundershowers and/or clouds can turn incredible into unbelievable. FBN

By V. Ronnie Tierney, QCBN

Low-Income Housing to Accommodate Local Families

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Dozens of apartments currently under construction are designed to benefit low-income families from the Quad Cities area under local, state and federal guidelines.

Creekview Village Apartments, a 72-unit family apartment complex, will provide affordable rental housing for tenants. Located at 519 Miller Valley Road, the complex will contain six three-story walk-up apartment buildings. It also will have a one-story clubhouse.

The complex will have 24 two-bedroom and 48 three-bedroom apartments, a playground, barbeque area, basketball court and walking paths. All units will have two bathrooms, and patios or balconies.

The complex is expected to be complete around the first of the year.

Applications for rental units will be made available to the public when construction nears completion, said David Kotin, president and designated broker at Kay-Kay Realty.

Kay-Kay also manages the Canyon Run Senior Apartments on White Spar Road.

Kotin, a 28-year veteran executive with Kay-Kay, says the project is the result of a partnership between Bethel Development, Inc., and Rainbow Housing Assistance Corp.

The Creekview Village Apartments are funded through low-income tax credits allocated by the Arizona Department of Housing in 2017.

Kotin said that rents for the various units are determined by income levels of applicants who are accepted. Presently, 26 units have been designated for families with less than 40 percent of the median income, 33 units for those with 50 percent or below of the median income, and 13 units for those with 60 percent or below of the median income.

Recent data show that median income in the Prescott area is $45,190. The U.S. average median income is $53,482.

Rainbow is a Phoenix-based non-profit organization that provides housing opportunities and programs for residents in rental communities throughout the country. Bethel Development is an Ohio-based company that specializes in affordable housing. Bethel has developed 29 affordable housing projects in Ohio, New Mexico and Arizona.

In addition to the project in Prescott, Bethel is constructing another 76-unit senior living complex in Phoenix. It, too, is scheduled for completion around the first of the year.

Flynann Janisse, executive director of Rainbow, recently said, “It has been a pleasure to have a strong partnership with Bethel Development over the years. We are eager for these new developments to open so we can further support residents of affordable housing in meaningful ways.”

Rainbow is slated to provide a wide range of on-site and online services both for the Prescott and the Phoenix complexes when they are finished. Rainbow also is involved with several other housing developments throughout Arizona.

Among those core services for family tenants are afterschool enrichment programs, computer training, financial literacy classes, job training, nutrition classes and a resident services coordinator.

Kotin said the efforts of Bethel and Rainbow have consistently resulted in quality products and experiences for those involved. “Both consistently emphasize quality in all phases. Management monitors very carefully all operations to assure that high standards are maintained.” QCBN

By Ray Newton, QCBN

For more information about the Creekview Village Apartments, call 928-541-9960.