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 … [Read more...] about Sheila Polk Retires as County Attorney After More Than Two Decades of Service
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Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
Off the top of his head, UniSource Energy Services Director Martin Anaya can easily quote the dates and positions of his 41-year career in gas utilities, which began in 1981. Working literally from the ground up, Anaya’s first position was installing gas lines. As he progressed, his work kept … [Read more...] about Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
Straight-Shooting Gunsmithing Pastor Cares for Heirloom Firearms
When 8-year-old Eugene “Gene” Grimm first pulled the trigger on his grandfather’s Harrington & Richardson Model 999 in Ohio, little did he realize that 70 years later, the same weapon would remain a premier showpiece among many in a collection of what has become High Chaparral Gunsmithing. In … [Read more...] about Straight-Shooting Gunsmithing Pastor Cares for Heirloom Firearms
Moon Rover Continues to Gain Traction
While Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s footsteps have been imprinted on the moon and in world history, the Moon Buggy they explored in left tracks on the lunar surface and also in the imaginations of the news media and fans. At 88, the Northern Arizona man who played a role in designing the buggy … [Read more...] about Moon Rover Continues to Gain Traction
Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Loving the abundance of water, greenery and long country bike rides, Camp Verde Bicycle Owner James Cornelius has found his happy place. “I’m from Ohio, and my wife, Lani, is from Hawaii, so we really love the climate here in Camp Verde. Plus, it’s unusual to have a verdant area mixed with desert … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
I had the opportunity to create a totally new and different culinary experience for diners and I think we’ve done it. But it was challenging.” That’s how Tony Burris described accepting the role of executive chef at The Barley Hound last October. The newly remodeled restaurant, located at 234 … [Read more...] about New Chef Helps Barley Hound Survive Pandemic
Barber Joseph Bellone Keeps Clients Stylish
Through willpower and perseverance, Joseph Bellone survived a horrific car accident and has become one of the best known barbers in the Quad Cities area. The crash occurred on Nov. 7, 2016, in Paulden. Bellone was ejected from the vehicle and severely injured. He shattered bones, crushed his … [Read more...] about Barber Joseph Bellone Keeps Clients Stylish
Sole Sister
Paula Sedillo Wise’s volunteer work with Tennies for Tots is a labor of love that has sprinted across Central and Northern Arizona. The program brings shoes to 3,000 children at 35 Headstart centers in Yavapai and Coconino counties as well as on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Some days, she … [Read more...] about Sole Sister
Retired L.A. Detective Stuns with ‘Bombshell’
Delving deep into political intrigue energizes Mike Rothmiller, a former Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective, who, in 1977 at age 27, had been the youngest person assigned to the department’s Organized Crime Intelligence Division (OCID). The division armed a succession of LA police … [Read more...] about Retired L.A. Detective Stuns with ‘Bombshell’
Smoothing Out Life’s Bumps
Cameron and Erika Snow are exactly the people you’d want managing the fallout if your motor vehicle were sideswiped, rear-ended, dented or otherwise damaged in a mishap. The Snows, owners of Preferred Auto Body, Inc., apply their know-how to making your prized wheels look as good as new. From … [Read more...] about Smoothing Out Life’s Bumps
