Four years ago, I started the Arline Angel Award to reward special people in our community.
My mom was a teacher, a gardener and a visionary. She always helped others in need. She taught me how to grow food and most importantly, she instilled in me the love of God and family. She was stricken with a terminal disease and given only six months to live. Amazingly, she lived 14 more years. She never complained and took pride in her suffering. In short, she was an incredible role model and mother.
My dad became her caretaker and was solely responsible for keeping her alive. In essence, my dad was “Arline’s Angel.” He taught me the meaning of being a real man with self-sacrifice, kindness and love.
Arline’s Angel Award
Four years ago, I started the Arline Angel Award to reward special people in our community. The $500 award is a small token of appreciation to give to wonderful people who do good things, just because that’s who they are!
Our first recipient of the Arline’s Angel Award was Ann Herrington, who is a staple of goodness in our area. She used the award to help her successfully complete a Cornell University course and now shares this knowledge with students at the Prescott Food Forest and others in our community.
The next years, I awarded Stephane Leon the Arline’s Angel Award. Not only is she a teacher and gardener, but she has championed the Prescott Food Forest and now the Northern Arizona Homesteading Conference. In short, she has tirelessly given her time and energy to teach people how to grow food, especially kids.
Last year, The Arline’s Angel Award was given to local golf legend John Gunby. John exemplifies what it means to give with all his heart. For years he led the efforts for the Special Olympics and worked with our Vets, teaching them the joys of golf. He is a true gentleman.
Nominate Someone Special to Win
Do you know someone like this? Please nominate them to win this year’s Arline’s Angel Award. Please email me at john.teammurphy@gmail.com or call me directly at 928-899-1341. Nominations are only open until Tuesday, April 15, so please hurry. The award will be announced on Tuesday, April 29 at our Second Annual Rock the Garden Open Golf Tournament at The Club at Prescott Lakes.
It’s such an honor to give praise and recognition to the wonderful people who make the Quad Cities such an awesome place to live. My mom would be proud.
Rock the Garden Open Charity Golf Tournament
Imagine playing golf on an exclusive and private golf course while bands like Totally Reckless play live music, with fun golf games and a chance to win a new car for a hole in one, courtesy of Lamb Chevrolet. Be a part of the best charity golf event of the year. There are a few opportunities for foursomes left. Visit www.prescottfoodforest.com/rockon Last year was completely sold out, so act now. An awards lunch banquet will take place immediately after play. Cash and prizes will be awarded.
Northern Arizona Homesteading Conference
This new event promises to be packed with expert guest speakers, local businesses and a large gathering of our community to learn and share many aspects of homesteading. From growing food, to building an apiary, to raising chickens, to foraging, preserving and canning to water collection, this event brings all things related to homesteading to life.
Mark your calendar for 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 10. Join us at the Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds to experience the wisdom and insights from experts and long-term homestayers.
I’m grateful to Vickie Johnston from the H20 Health Store, which has donated a full house water filtration system to be raffled (valued at $3,999) for the cost of a $20 raffle ticket.
Bring your family and friends and meet like-minded people that want to take control of their lives via self-sustainability and knowledge to thrive and survive in any situation.
Let’s keep growing together. God bless! QCBN
By John Murphy
John Murphy is the founder of the nonprofit Make 100 Healthy Foundation, which supports the Prescott Food Forest, was the Chair for The Prescott Commission for Well Being, and is a Realtor in the Prescott area. To contact John directly, please email him atjohn.teammurphy@gmail.com or call 928-899-1341.
Courtesy Photo: Stephane Leon and Ann Herrington, shown here with Prescott Food Forest founder John Murphy, are past recipients of Arline’s Angel Award.
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