Grandmothers are famous for touching our lives in significant ways and sometimes even helping us chart a path to our dreams. For Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits owner Brenda Clouston, her Grandma Helen was the fuel that fired Clouston’s four smokehouse restaurants. With locations in Cottonwood, Prescott, Prescott Valley and Sedona, Clouston is quick to credit her grandmother. “Grandma Helen was a ranch woman who cooked huge meals for our family, always had a beautiful garden and cared for us … [Read more...] about Brenda Clouston Serves Up Southern Hospitality at Colt Grill
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Making a Great Commotion
Miss Anna Durkee made history when, acting on a tip, she purchased gold mining property near Oatman in 1914. Two years later, the Wichita Daily Eagle reported that it was for “an insignificant sum.” The headline read, “Tip Gave Her a Fortune.” Miss Anna, who had become one of the world’s foremost women mine owners, was not flattered by the attention. In fact, she seemed annoyed. “I can’t see why a woman cannot run a gold mine just as well as a man,” she told the reporter. “If a man were … [Read more...] about Making a Great Commotion
James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) announced the upcoming seven-concert 2022-2023 season at an event in May, and were delighted when two of the guests, Ron and Laura James, surprised the gathering with the announcement of their sponsorship of “A Nutcracker Christmas Celebration,” a first-time collaboration with the Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet (MFAB) Alumni. “When Ron told me about it, I said, ‘We have to do it!’” exclaimed Laura James. In addition to the two public performances Dec. 17 and … [Read more...] about James Family Trust Sponsors Nutcracker Christmas Celebration
Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
ARIZONA HERITAGE! Feared by bad guys and respected by all, the highly skilled Arizona Rangers continue their Arizona Territory tradition of answering the call when they are needed. You'll see them at parades, festivals, air shows and in schools – to keep the order and back up law enforcement. Meet two of these brave and dedicated volunteer public servants from Arizona High Country Ranger Company on Zonie Living! Watch now at https://starworldwidenetworks.com/.../arizona-rangers... … [Read more...] about Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Despite increasing mortgage interest rates, the worst inflation the nation has experienced in 40 years and a falling stock market, a senior analyst and technical market strategist for LPL Financial Investment says, “Don’t panic. The U.S. economy still remains the strongest around the world.” Scott Brown, based at the LPL office in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivered this message to dozens of business and financial professionals in Prescott. Using the theme, “From Hand-up to Hand-off,” Brown … [Read more...] about Market Strategist Discusses Supply Chain, Interest Rates, Inflation, Cars
Turning Dreams into Wine
Early morning reflections mirrored in the flourishing pond at Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery suggest a perfect terroir – a French term pertaining to a region’s climate, soil and terrain that affects the taste of the wine. With grape vines stretching across most of his 10 acres in Camp Verde, Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery Owner Ignacio Mesa has cultivated sustainable solutions for his viticulture paradise. He purchased the land in 1994. Today, he produces about 1,150 cases of red and … [Read more...] about Turning Dreams into Wine
Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
Cactus skeletons, rattlesnake skin and shed lizard scales may seem unusual in the context of high-end jewelry, but for Sedona jeweler Kari Rauch of KD Steele Designs, they are the bedrock of her designs. Since moving to Sedona in 2005, Rauch has found her niche featuring one-of-a-kind pendants, rings, bracelets and beaded treasures. Her process both maintains and refreshes the spirit of the area, reflecting the contemporary Southwestern aesthetic. “The patterns I come across on my daily … [Read more...] about Jeweler Kari Rauch Designs with Nature
World’s Oldest Rodeo Attracting Thousands
If current trends are accurate predictors, the 2022 World’s Oldest Rodeo will break existing records in virtually every category. Advance ticket sales are already above expectations, and offer a wide range of prices, according to Prescott Frontier Days General Manager Jim Dewey Brown. It is Brown’s second year of managing the rodeo. He, the board of directors, and organizers have made significant changes to both facilities and the rodeo program. With support from the City of Prescott, … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Attracting Thousands
Western Heritage Center Plans May Celebrations
In the three years it has been open free to the public on famed Whiskey Row in Prescott, the Western Heritage Center (WHC) has become one of the more popular destinations for visitors in downtown Prescott. Founder-owner and president of the WHC, Dennis Gallagher, is inviting anyone who wants to attend to help him celebrate its third anniversary during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m., Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. “Our team has … [Read more...] about Western Heritage Center Plans May Celebrations
Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with local leaders from across Yavapai County to discuss the region’s infrastructure funding priorities – including wildfire mitigation, water security, and transportation expansion – as she works to implement historic investments from her bipartisan infrastructure law. “We’re working hand-in-hand with leaders across Yavapai County to ensure our bipartisan infrastructure law’s investments in wildfire mitigation and recovery, … [Read more...] about Sinema Highlights Historic Infrastructure Investments for Yavapai County
