April/May 2014 - Prescott Woman Magazine

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Contents
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April/May 2014
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26
Cover Photo by A Portrait Park by J
14 Health Today:
“The Trifecta” at
Sirius Health & Wellness
26 Women in Business:
Kids Growing Strong with
Jodi Gilray
38 Health Today:
Restorative Dentistry
with Dr. Robert Carlisi
16 Calendar of Events
28 Local Wedding Photography
20 Prescott Women, Water & Art
30 Spring Hair Styles
40 HOME
IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL SECTION
22 Area Hike:
Back to Juniper Mesa Wilderness
31 Spring Hair Tip
April/May
32 Turn up the Voluma with
Mind, Body & Soul Spa
34 Women in Business:
Healthy & Beautiful
from the Outside In
36 Health Today;
Obesity in America
• Cover Feature:
Christie Board Can “Fix It”
• YCCA Member Profiles
• YCCA Home Show
• Prescott’s Alta Vista Garden Tour
• Garden Gal:
Landscapes Full of Fragrance
80
Turning Your Cottage into a Castle?
Avoid a Home Improvement Horror Story
& Get Your Happily Ever After
Hiring a professional contractor for
your home improvement project can
save time, money and headaches.
Unfortunately, homeowners can find
themselves with unfinished work, fines
and liens and other legal ramifications
that can be costly.
Consulting an attorney for advice on local
zoning laws, contracts and liability, while
following these tips can help you avoid a
home improvement nightmare.
• Home Renovation Ideas
• Historic Home Tour
Know what you want.
It’s easy to get carried away when starting
a home improvement project.
2014
• Spring Has Arrived at
the Rancher’s Wife
• Fowler Commercial
Invested in the Local Economy
72 Ask The Experts:
Prescott Tire Pros
74 YHS Walk for the Animals
“A Howling Good Time”
80 Our History:
Great Old Broads
Saving Wilderness
• Do you want to remodel your kitchen
to accommodate company or your
cooking hobby?
Your home isn’t a magazine, functionality
is just as important as style. Set a budget,
before you get enchanted by a sales pitch
and go overboard. Deciding on what you
want first will save you headaches, money
and buyer’s remorse.
• Are you remodeling to save a
struggling marriage, or to keep up
with the neighbors?
As with any major decision, renovating
your home should not be a kneejerk
reaction to unhappy circumstances. It’s
pretty difficult to relax in a bathroom that
put you and your family in serious debt.
Know who you’re hiring.
You may be liable for injured workers,
improperly filed permits and fines for
violating building code!
With any and all contractors you need
to make sure they are licensed, insured
and bonded and that they have proof.
If your contactor neglects to pay a
subcontractor or for materials you may
be held liable. Find out if they have any
liens against them to see if they have a
history of non-payment!
Get everything in writing.
Although it’s impossible to get an estimate
that is always 100% accurate, ask for an
itemized estimate for cost of supplies and
labor. Don’t always go for the cheapest. If it
sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Remember, communication is key.
Be open and honest about boundaries,
behavior and expectations before you
hire any contractor.
Ask about their deal-breakers and
express yours.
Agree on expectations on work
schedules and timelines to prevent
delays and conflict.
Your home improvement adventure doesn’t have to be a nightmare!
To find out how to better protect your home, money and sanity,
contact an attorney at Favour & Wilhelmsen for a consultation.
Magazine
Publisher
Tim Callahan
Layout & Design
Breeanya Hinkel
Sales/Design Team
Tim Callahan
Breeanya Hinkel
Photography
A Portrait Park by J
Larry Kantor
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Contributors
April/
May 2014
Hilary Dartt is a freelance writer who doubles as a
stay-at-home mom to her three children. She grew up
on California’s central coast, and earned a Bachelor’s
Degree in Creative Writing at Long Beach State. In
2003, she moved to the Prescott area to work as a
reporter at the Daily Courier, where she worked for
four years before she and her husband started their
family.
Elisabeth Ruffner is a historian and writer whose lifelong activities as a volunteer and businesswoman have
seen her engaged in library, historic preservation and
open space concerns locally, state- and nation-wide. A
recipient of many honors and awards, she wass most
recently named a Culture Keeper in preparation of
the 100th anniversary of Arizona statehood in 2012,
as well as a History Maker by the Arizona Historical
Society, Phoenix Chapter. Ruffner was the recipient
of the 2010 Arizona Governor’s Award for the Arts,
sponsored by the Arizona Commission on the Arts,
for individual achievements in promoting the arts and
culture in attaining quality of life, educational excellence and economic health in Arizona.
Monica Kaplan, a Prescott resident since 1984,
graduated from Northern Arizona University with a
bachelor’s degree in journalism. She has written for
several newspapers as well as been a radio news reporter.
She and her husband Brad have two children, Rachel
and Trevor.
Breeanya Hinkel
Sales & Design Associate
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Lisa Watters Lain graduated from Prescott High
School and went on to obtain her masters degree
from Northern Arizona University. She married
her college sweetheart, Ken, and has four children.
Her garden advice can be heard each week on the
“Mountain Garden” radio hour broadcast through
KQNA 1130am & 99.9fm, also heard on NPR signals
KJAZZ 89.5fm, KJZP 90.1fm. Throughout the week
Lisa can be found at Watters Garden Center.
Health Today
Feature Story
‘The Trifecta’
Primary healthcare, exercise and diet come together for
healthy results that last
By Hilary Dartt
Nurse Practitioner Debbie Krupnick
offers a new approach to solving health
problems, utilizing nutrition, exercise
and support all under one roof.
Officially, it’s called Sirius Health &
Wellness, and it opened its doors during
the last week of February.
Unofficially, Debbie and her
teammates, personal trainer Michelle
Fain and registered dietitian Megan
Holdsworth, call it “the trifecta.”
During her 17 years as a Nurse
Practitioner, Debbie saw the following
scenario much too often: an overweight
patient with diabetes, high cholesterol,
or high blood pressure (or any
combination of the three) would come
in for an appointment.
Debbie would prescribe diet and
exercise initially, and occasionally
medication if needed.
Often the patient would try a quick fix
diet or exercise program, only to regain
the weight later.
“It’s about overall fitness
and lifestyle. There is so
much information out
there, and here, we pull
it all together and focus it
for our clients.”
- Megan Holdsworth
“I thought, why not have diet and
exercise in one office?”, Debbie
explained during an interview at the
new clinic in the Crossings in Prescott.
“I can see the patient and give them a
program they can sustain and continue
at home.”
Sirius Health & Wellness was born.
It’s the only medical office in Prescott
that has a full-capacity gym with a
certified personal trainer and registered
dietitian on staff.
Debbie’s husband Kurt Krupnick,
MD, a Hospitalist at Yavapai Regional
Medical Center, is Sirius Health &
Wellness’ medical director.
“It’s about overall fitness and
lifestyle,” Megan said. “There is so
much information out there, and here, we pull it all together
and focus it for our clients.”
“We don’t make it scary,” Michelle added. “We make it fit
their lifestyle.”
In short, Sirius Health & Wellness’ model is designed to
give patients – from children to seniors – what they need to
get healthy and stay healthy long-term, through education and
ongoing support.
Once Debbie completes a physical exam and an EKG
and clears the patient physically, Michelle designs a fitness
program based on their current fitness levels and their likes
and dislikes, and Megan designs a menu incorporating a wide
variety of their favorite whole foods (or healthier versions of
their favorites).
Clients come back weekly so Debbie can monitor their vital
signs and overall health, Michelle can work with them (twice
each week) on their exercises, and Megan can check in on their
diet and menu.
“This way, there’s no break in their progress,” Debbie said,
and Megan added, “We’re anti-quick-fix. We will not solve it
with a pill or a drink.”
“And you’re not going to lose ten pounds in the first week,”
Michelle added.
“The clients love it,” Debbie said. “They feel great. And
that’s more important than watching the numbers on the scale
go down.”
Michelle explained that her workouts consist of a warm-up,
stretching, cardio, and strength training that promotes core
stability and mobility, and finally, a cool-down.
“It’s all cue-based, depending on what they’re giving me,”
she said.
“I talk about what they like and dislike, and I’m not going
to have them do things they hate,” she said. “That doesn’t
promote them coming back.”
She teaches clients how to perform the exercises at home,
and calls them to follow-up between visits.
Megan begins by having clients give her their five favorite
choices from each meal, and she helps them build a menu
around those choices. Her menus include breakfast, a morning
snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, and dinner… with a focus
on portion sizes.
After an initial meeting, she goes grocery shopping with her
clients and teaches them to shop the perimeter of the store
– and when they shop in the aisles, she shows them how to
make the healthiest choices.
Michelle explained that most people who have desk jobs
take only about 3,000 steps per day – when they should be
taking about 10,000. And Megan said many of her clients skip
meals and take in too few calories during the week, and binge
on the weekends. This adversely affects their metabolism.
(Continued on page 78)
Events
Calendar of
April/May 2014
CHECK OUT MORE EVENTS!
TIM’S TOYOTA CENTER - PG 4
YCPAC - PG 13
APRIL 2014
Red Hot Patriot The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins April 3-12
Elks Opera House
117 E. Gurley Street, Prescott
Don’t Miss this hilarious and moving tribute to
Texas Original Molly Ivins--three time Pulitzer Prize
nominee, humorist, political columnist and author. Molly Ivins often said she believed in the Bill of
Rights the way some folks believe in the Bible. On
her home state of Texas she wrote-- Good thing
we’ve still got politics in Texas -- finest form of free
entertainment ever invented. Fellow Texan Gail
Mangham, actress, arts activist, and founder of The
Artist’s Path portrays Molly. Performances at The
Elks Opera House, Evenings at 7:30, April 3, 4, 5, 11,
12. Matinee at 2 PM on April 12. Tickets on Sale at
www.ElksOperaHouse.com. Box Office open TuesFri 10 AM to 2 PM. 928 777 1370
The Artist’s Path Presents - The Changing
Landscape of Journalism & Ethics.
Sunday, April 6, 2:00pm
Elks Opera House
Includes Film, Symposium with guest Scholars/
Journalists, Photo Journalism Lecture & Competition
and In Memoriam for Fallen Journalists. A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Palace Restaurant & Saloon
120 S Montezuma St Prescott, AZ 86303
Chuck Brown’s Johnny Cash Tribute, complete with
lights, authentic costumes, and stage decorations
faithfully recreates the look, sound, and vibe of a
Johnny Cash concert when he was in his prime.
He performs the show as if he IS Johnny Cash,
and if you didn’t know better, you’d think you were
witnessing the man in black himself. $28 for Dinner
& Show (Tax and tip not included) Reservations start
at 5pm - Showtime 7:30pm 928-541-1996
www.historicpalace.com
Liz Story in concert
Friday, April 11 2014, 7:00pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
630 Park Avenue, Prescott
Acclaimed pianist and recording artist Liz Story
returns to Prescott on performing a concert in
support of the families of out fallen firefighters.
$20 adv, $25 door Tickets: www.chaparralarts.org
presented by Chaparral Arts
The Phoenix Symphony in Prescott
Sunday, April 13, 2014 , 3:00 PM
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center
1100 East Sheldon, Prescott
The Phoenix Symphony will be performing a POPS
concert, Bond and Beyond! Re-live the exciting
moments from 50 years of iconic James Bond films.
Debbie Gravitte - soprano
Tickets are available through the Yavapai Symphony
Association (928)776-4255
www.yavapaisymphony.org
Granite Creek CleanUp
Saturday, April 19, 2014 , 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Granite Creek Park
554 N 6th Street, Prescott, AZ
Join us for this important community-based event.
The cleanup starts Granite Creek Park at 9am, with
people disbursing around the watershed to clean up
trash and separate it into true-trash and potentially
reusable (upcyclable) materials. Trash clean up
finishs at 11am, and upcycling materials and making
art run through 1pm. www.PrescottCreeks.org
Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk
Friday, April 25, 2014, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Various Downtown Prescott Locations
Prescottâs 4th Friday Art Walk Beginning at 5 p.m.
On the 4th Friday of each month over 18 participating
Prescott galleries keep their doors open to visitors
and local alike for a night of fun, food, music and
ART! For event information go to www.artthe4th.
com
A Tribute to Roy Orbison & Marty Robbins
Monday, April 28, 2014
The Roy & Marty Show takes two wonderful talents
in the music industry and recallsthe days of the
roots of musical country blues. Come hear favorite
songs by these two famed song writers, singers, and
Grammy winners, performed by Phoenicians Kerry
Jackson and Brant Hopkins. $28 for Dinner & Show
(Tax and tip not included) Reservations start at 5pm
- Showtime 7:30pm 928-541-1996
MAY 2014
Prescott Noon Lioness
Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
May 2, 2014, 11:00am
Prescott Resort
The theme this year will be “April Showers Bring
May Flowers”. You are invited to come early to
participate in the Silent Auction, Raffle, Mystery
Tree and Boutique. The meal will include an Italian
salad, herb roasted chicken and risotto. Desert
will be Tiramisu. Coffee or tea is included. Tickets
will be $30.00. Proceeds support local charities.
No tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets or
information contact: Judy W. 928-778-1038 or Judy
R. 928-442-1031
36th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Courthouse square and surrounding streets
Are You Tough Enough? As an Arizona running
tradition for 36 years, the Whiskey Row Marathon is
among the toughest races in the country. Featuring
rugged terrain, an altitude in excess of one mile
above sea level and, on occasion, severe weather,
itâs challenging, fun and offers a number of running
routes for runners of all skill and fitness levels,
including a marathon, half marathon, a 10k and a
two-mile fun run. Proceeds from this race will go
directly into the scholarship fund at the Prescott
YMCA. This fund provides families in financial need
to participate in childcare, swimming lessons, youth
sports and gymnastics classes. Your participation in
this race not only promotes your personal health,
but also promotes the overall health of the Prescott
Community.
http://www.whiskeyrowmarathon.com/index.php
Mustang Project Cruise
The First Pony-Only Cruise of the Summer!
Walmart parking lot, next to In-N-Out Burger, Hwy
69 at Prescott Lakes Parkway, Prescott
“If you can push it, pull it, trailer it, or drive it, your
Mustang should be at this Cruise.” Any Mustang
Year, Any Mustang Model, Any Mustang Condition.
NO judging. Paint & Polish NOT required. Bring your
Mustang Show Car, your Mustang Daily Driver, your
Mustang Clunker, your Mustang Lawn Ornament,
your Mustang Neighborhood Eyesore, your Mustang
Garage Queen, or any part thereof. Entry Fee is
by Donation to Benefit the Yavapai County Jeep
Posse. Dash Plaques - $5. Parking Starts at 8am.
Pre-Registration would be appreciated at website.
Admission is FREE to the public to view cars.
www.MustangProjectCruise.com
A Special Mother’s Day Concert for PAWS
Saturday, May 10, 1:00PM
Highlands Center for Natural History
Join the Gurley Girls and special guests in a very
special concert for the Prescott Area Women’s
Shelter. Tickets:$15.00, $10 for Moms
The Phoenix Symphony in Prescott
Sunday, May 11, 2014, 3:00 PM
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center
1100 East Sheldon,
The Phoenix Symphony will be performing
Grieg - Concerto in A minor (featuring Sean Chen piano, 2013 Van Cliburn Piano Competition winner)
Britte - Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Mozart - Symphony No. 41, the Jupiter Symphony
Tickets are available through the Yavapai Symphony
Association (928)776-4255
www.yavapaisymphony.org
Chalk It UP! Prescott May 3 & 4, 2014, 10am-4pm
Arizona’s premiere community street painting event
will host the 6th annual festival. Artists of all ages
and abilities create a weekend museum of pavement
chalk art. Artist, volunteer, entertainer and sponsor
information available at www.PrescottChalkArt.com
or 928-308-8762. Kaleidoscope of Color 2014
Prescott’s Festival of Iris
Mortimer’s Nursery
3166 Willow Creek Road
PAIS presents its 15th annual Iris Exhibit and Sale.
Free event open to public, features an amazing
variety of iris in all the colors of the rainbow. Vote for
your favorite iris. Stunning displays of blooms and
arrangements. Planting and care demonstrations.
Hundreds of potted Iris for sale. Local gardeners,
who wish to participate in horticultural, or artistic
design categories may pick up the rules form at
Mortimer Nursery, or go to our web site http://
prescottirissociety.org and print the form. Visit the
Yavapai College Sculpture Garden, 1100 E. Sheldon
Street, Prescott, to see more irises in bloom.
http://prescottirissociety.org
PRESCOTT HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - Sunday, May 11, 2014
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
WATSON LAKE PARK
10th Annual Prescott Highland Games at Watson
Lake Park, Hwy. 89 at Willow Lake Road. This is
now a TWO DAY EVENT, all day Saturday, May
10th, 9:00 - 5:00, and Sunday, May 11th, 9:00
- 5:00. There is something for everyone, a real
FAMILY event! Come and join us for a GREAT way
to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in beautiful
Prescott! www.prescotthighlandgames.com
28th Annual Prescott Fine Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, May 10, 2014 - Sunday, May 11, 2014
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Prescott Courthouse Plaza, 120 S. Cortez St.,
28th Annual Prescott Fine Art & Wine Festival
The Festival features 140+ juried Fine Art participants
showcasing and selling their exquisite work under
the shade of 170 large elm trees at the Historic
Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. Artisans
present unique, hand-made creations offering
visitors a distinctive shopping experience. Works
available for purchase include: Oil, Watercolor,
Acrylic, and Silk Paintings, Scratch Art, Ceramics,
Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Glass, Metal, Stone, Wood,
and Gourd Sculpture, Photography, and Jewelry.
In addition to the spectacular collectors artwork,
the festival also presents a wine garden featuring
a variety of Arizona Vineyards & Wineries. There is
also an interactive Kids Art Zone for budding young
artists, and variety of delicious foods from choice
Prescott area restaurants. Come join us in beautiful
Prescott for a weekend that will satisfy your creative
senses!
Kings of Country
Monday, May 19, 2014
World class tribute artist, Chuck Brown, performs
an amazing quality show that honors the Kings of
Country Music: Hank Williams, Merle Haggard,
George Jones, Eddie Arnold, Charlie Pride, Conway
Twitty, Johnny Cash... and many more. As a fan
and enthusiast of TRUE country music, Chuck
Brown honors these legends with respect and class.
Supported again by Sky Daddy and his country
band “Lonesome Valley”, this event is an extra
special treat. $28 for Dinner & Show (Tax and tip
not included) Reservations start at 5pm - Showtime
7:30pm 928-541-1996
ABC’s of Medicare Educational Workshop
May 21, 2014, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Prescott Public Library- Founders B
www.ehbinsurancegroup.com
Know how the Medicare alphabet works, your
choices and rights? You and your friends are invited
to a complimentary seminar presented by Ernie
Bobel, Jr., Medicare advisor-educator.
PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library
Mad Women Poets Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Thursday, April 10
6:00 p.m.
The Mad Women Poets spotlight Poetry Month. In
traditional round robin style, members read one or
two poems in turn. Spanning four decades in age,
they’ve been reading their poetry together since
2003, when they met at the Mad Linguist in Prescott’s
McCormick Arts District. Coming from a wide swath
of the continental U.S., the women endow their
poetry with a rich diversity of experience. An open
microphone for poetry follows the program.
The Hollands Musical Concert
Sunday, April 13, 2:00pm
The Hollands are seasoned concert performers,
engaging audiences with their intimate merrymaking.
A full-time internationally touring family with a knack
for engaging audiences and rousing a sing-along,
they are 21st century nomadic travelers and frolic in
the organic folk revival scene.
Foundation Center Resources Training
Monday, April 14, 9:30am
This session provides an introduction to the
Foundation Center’s online database, Foundation
Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Learn to create
targeted searches to develop foundation lists that
will match your nonprofit organization’s funding
needs. Register online or call 928.777.1526.
Meet Local Author Ermal Williamson
Tuesday April 29, 3:30pm
Ermal Williamson is a poet and author of several wellreceived westerns. Hear him talk about his books
and writing. Books will be available for purchase and
autographing at the end of the presentation.
Meet Author Jennifer Pharr Davis
Sunday, May 4, 1:30pm
Davis will talk about her new book, Called Again: A
Story of Love and Triumph and her record-breaking
trek across the Appalachian Mountains. Author of
five books, in 2012 National Geographic named her
one of ten Adventurers of the Year. There will be time
after the presentation for questions and autographs.
Universal Design with Christie Board
Wednesday, May 7, 6:00pm
Christie Board of Prescott’s Board by Board will
talk about how Universal Design can improve your
quality of life. Learn to design or remodel your home
to make it easier and more comfortable to live there
longer. Christie will show photos of design ideas
that exemplify the aesthetics and accessibility of
universal design.
What’s New in: Elder Care!
Sunday, May 18, 2:00pm
Meet local author Cynthia Loucks, Yavapai College
instructor. Her award-winning non-fiction book
But This Is My Mother! The Plight of Our Elders
in American Nursing Homes (2000) received two
book of the year awards in 2001 from the American
Journal of Nursing in Consumer Health and Public
Interest. There will be time for questions and
autographs at the end of the presentation.
Meet “The Duke” Ermal Williamson
as John Wayne
Tuesday, May 27, 3:30pm
In celebration of John Wayne’s birthday on May
26, meet Ermal Williamson, John Wayne bodydouble on May 27. Williamson knows more about
John Wayne than almost anyone as he played him
in some very well-known Coors Light commercials.
You can ask him questions you would ask John
Wayne and he will stay in character and answer. Williamson will also answer questions about what
it’s like to portray John Wayne. HERITAGE PARK ZOOLOGICAL
SANCTUARY EVENTS
1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott
Eggstravaganza!
Sunday, April 20th, 2014, 10am to 4pm
Gates will open at 10am on Sunday, April 20th, 2014.
Egg hunts will start at 10:30 with the 0-3 year old
age group, followed by the 4-6 egg hunt at 11:00,
the 7-9 egg hunt at 12:00 and the 10-12 egg hunt at
1:00. Animals will receive their own special Easter
Egg hunt and there will be prizes for the animal
“eggsperts” who complete the animal scavenger
hunt. Eggstravaganza is sponsored by Great Circle
Radio and Residence Inn by Marriott.
Breakfast with the Tiger
April 12, 2013, 9:00 to 10:30
Have breakfast with “Cassie” the Tiger. Enjoy a
continental breakfast, learn about Cassie, view
artifacts, and do a craft, all while the tiger is being
fed. The cost is $15 for HPZS member adults and
$20 for non-member adults, $5 for member children
and $7 for non-member children. Reservations
are required. Limited seats are available. For
registration and more information, visit the HPZS gift
shop for a brochure or call (928) 778-4242.
Community Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 3, 2014, 9am to 5pm
To say “Thank You” for the community’s support,
admission to the Sanctuary on this day is
FREE! Come visit our 150 plus animal residents,
experience interactive animal encounters, meet
some animals up-close and play some fun games
all at NO-CHARGE. Concessions will be available
for purchase. This is a great time to bring your
family and experience your local zoo. This event is
sponsored by Great Circle Radio.
Breakfast with the Mountain Lion
May 11, 2014, 9:00am to 10:30am
Have “Breakfast with Jade the Mountain Lion”. Enjoy
a continental breakfast, learn about the mountain
lion, view artifacts, and do a craft all while our
mountain lion is being fed. The cost is $15 for HPZS
member adults and $20 for non-member adults,
$5 for member children and $7 for non-member
children. Reservations are required. Limited seats
are available. For registration and more information,
visit the HPZS gift shop for a brochure or call (928)
778-4242.
Zoo by Moonlight
May 14, 2014, 8pm to 9:30pm
It’s a full moon at the zoo, join us for a howling
good time….bring your flash light or buy one at the
Gift Shop for Zoo by Moonlight at Heritage Park
Zoological Sanctuary! Zoo by Moonlight is held
on every full moon from May through September
from 8pm-9:30pm. It’s a great time to see the
Sanctuary’s nocturnal residents out and about.
Special admission prices: HPZS Members $3,
non-members $5, children under 3 are FREE. For
more information, please call (928) 778-4242 or
visit
HYPERLINK “http://www.heritageparkzoo.
org” www.heritageparkzoo.org. Zoo by Moonlight is
sponsored by Tim’s Toyota Center.
WATTERS GARDEN CENTER EVENTS
Inspiring Plants & Mountain Advice that Works
April 5, 9:30am to 10:30am
Learn all the mountain secrets to local garden
success. This is an information pack class
guaranteed to increase garden blooms and fruit this
year. The first 10 students to bring $10 and a soil
sample receive a soil test done on sight with advice
on how to improve the garden. You will know exactly
what to do in the gardens this year.
Grow Your Own Groceries - Tomatoes to Fruits
This fun filled class has everything edible for the
garden this spring. Plants, soils, best foods, care,
culture, heirloom and non-heirloom plus more.
We’ll have 100’s of tomatoes, demonstrations and
hanging tomato baskets. This and everything else
possibly pertaining to groceries this spring. 20%
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Landscapes Filled with Low Care Native Plants
This class coincides with our annual native plant
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water use plants that once established require little
to no water and even less care. No other nursery
has so many native and low care plants in the region
with the horticulturalist to help you plant it right.
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Mood Altering Flower Gardening (Free)
Some flowers are easier to grow than others.
Students learn which flowers provide the easiest
care color for the mountains of Arizona. See this
springs new rose collection with a focus on super
easy to bloom flowers your grandmother only
dreamed of. Learn all the fragrant details and more
with this class.
The
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Prescott Women,
Water & Art...
From left to right, Jackie Herst, Paula Cooperrider,
Mary Schulte, Nita Hull-Carlson & Carolyn Schmitz
There’s something
in the water!
When we sent out invitations for
Prescott artists to participate in the 3rd
Annual, ONE MAN’S TREASURE
fundraising event, twenty-four artists
responded. Nineteen of them were
women.
Not only were these artists asked to
donate a piece of original art for the
event, they were also asked to meet
a specific challenge: the challenge
of making art out of found objects,
recycled materials, trash harvested from
the Granite Creek Cleanup or a fine art
piece representing our natural resources.
While there may not be hard statistics
to report, I would say that Prescott, per
capita, has more powerful, persuasive
and productive women artists than
any other comparable community. In
addition, as these women continue
to create within their own specialties
of ceramics, textiles, jewelry, welding,
photography, and painting, they extend
themselves by becoming a vital part of
the Prescott community: a community
that shares values and understands the
importance of preserving our natural
resources, not only for today but also
for future generations.
Prescott has a way of attracting artists
and residents that appreciate living and
preserving our precious natural setting
and historic heritage. Prescott Creeks
has led the way for over two decades to
preserve our water resources, control
pollution, conserve wildlife and protect
our natural habitats.
Each spring
hundreds of residents participate in
our Granite Creek Cleanup, removing
volumes of material and debris from the
creeks. Throughout the year thousands
of residents, tourists and wildlife enjoy
the restored Watson Woods Riparian
Preserve of which restoration was
planned and implemented by Prescott
Creeks with vital participation from
government and community members.
This year’s participating women artists
and their contributions are:
Paula Cooperrrider “How Does
Your Garden Grow?”; Edie Dillon
“Shorebird”;
Maryhelen
Ewing
“Vanity”; Jacqueline Herst “Water
Wheel”; Juanita Hull-Carlson “Water”; Kim Kapin “The Red
Bridge”; Anne Legge “Best View of The Sunset”; Joan Maloney
“Oh, What A Night”; Lesley Aine McKeown “Anticipation”;
Leslee Oaks “Garden Flower”; Christine Ryback “Sand Cast
Concrete Leaf ”; Cindi Shaffer “The Whale”; Carolyn Schmitz
“Date At The Dump”; Mary Schulte “Frogzilla”; Jody Skjei
“Lean Back & Think Green”; Chelsea Stone “Lifesaver
Necklace”; Karen Price “Zen Box” and Barb Wills “Eco Dyed
T-Shirt”.
One Man’s Treasure promises a splendid social gathering
and unique art auction from which it raises funds to support
Prescott Creeks. It will provide a platform for artistic and
community involvement on a number of levels: supporting
our artists, Prescott Creeks, our community and our heritage.
Empowering, promoting, supporting, and encouraging
women artists fosters public awareness of and interest in
works of art with emphasis on fine art created out of cast away
and recycled items that graphically illustrate that “one man’s
trash can be another man’s treasure”. Don’t throw, toss or cast
away anything if you can recycle it or turn it into a treasure for
someone else to enjoy.
The ONE MAN’S TREASURE, art auction and social event
with wine and gourmet appetizers, will be held at:
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From: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40.00 purchase at www.onemanstreasure.org
Participate in Live & Silent Auctions
Sip wine from Page Spring Cellars
Mingle with these wonderful artists
Clearly you should just go with the flow.
“Water Wheel” by Jacqueline Herst
OUR CREEKS: TREASURE – PRESERVE - CELEBRATE
It is the water after all that sustains us and inspires all our wonderful,
water-aware Prescott women artists to pursue their art and create
TREASURES for us all to enjoy.
Area Hike
Feature Story
Back to the
Juniper Mesa Wilderness Bull Spring Trail #100
& The Oaks and
Willows Trail #3
By Amanda Lane
O
ver 20 years ago
I was forced
out of bed on a chilly
fall morning before
the sunrise by my
father who informed
my little brother and
me that we would be
hiking to the top of
Juniper Mesa today. It
was an epic adventure
that we all remember
quite fondly. Last
month, on a beautiful winter morning, I was able to
take my dad back to the same trailhead to hike to the
top of Juniper Mesa once again.
It takes a little more than an hour
from Prescott to reach the trail head
parking lot. Take Williamson Valley Road, or
county road 5, 20 miles north where it turns to a dirt
road. Stay on road 5 another 14 miles until the road
forks and take road 125 to your left. Continue another
10 miles on the 125 to a marked trailhead parking lot
on your right, just before the locked gate.
The Oaks and Willow trail #3 begins at the parking
lot. The trail will fork at about ¼ mile. From here
we decided to head right down The Bull Spring Trail
#100. The trail is well maintained and has only a mild
amount of elevation gain to the spring, about 1.8 miles
down the trail. The
spring feeds a trough
that sits in an oak thicket below the
mesa. We were shocked and excited to see the pipe
dripping into a full trough of perfectly clear water. The
quality of the water is unknown so I would not drink
it unless treated. From here the trail will head up to
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the mesa at just over 7000ft. The trail is mostly switchbacks,
but still a rather steep and rugged climb. We took it slow and
enjoyed the epic views as we climbed the mesa. Just under
a mile from the spring we reached the top and the trail 20
intersection. Taking Trail 20 to the right, about 5 miles will
take you to the Juniper Spring trail that I covered in the last
issue, turning left will take you to trail #3. We took a left
here and headed west across the mesa. The trail intersections
are all well marked and the trail itself has plenty of cairns
and trail makers that have been cut into the trees. Once you
come to trail 3, you can go right to the east end of The
Oaks and Willows trail that ends at road 7, or go left and
follow the trail west across the mesa and down to the road
125 parking area. We went left across the mesa to finish the
loop. The views are really incredible over this stretch across
the mesa and the hiking is easy. The area has large amounts
of old growth Utah and alligator junipers, huge pinion and
ponderosa pine trees, as well as thickets of oaks.
The trail made a sharp left and began
a quick decent down George Wood
Canyon off the mesa. The switchbacks down the
canyon are rather steep and a little washed out in places. It
made us glad we had decided to climb the other trail. From
the bottom of George Wood Canyon you have about a 2 mile
hike back to the parking area. Someone has built an access
road to a new water catchment system at the beginning of
the canyon that overlaps the trail for a little ways. Watch for
the log in the road and cairns to the right to get you back on
the trail, if you follow the road and reach the water tank you
have missed the trail.
The loop was approximately 6.5 miles and on the strenuous
side. An easier adventure would be Bull Spring and back, for
just over 3.5 miles. I asked my dad at the end of the day what
he liked best about the hike and his response was perfect
“you, just spending time, such a simple
precious thing”. Too often we don’t take the time
for a simple stroll in the woods with family or friends.
Kids Growing Strong
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Promotes Healthy Development
of Motor Skills and More
Photo by Lauren Shepard
By Monica Kaplan
Photos by Janelle Hicks
Five days a week, for the past six years,
Jodi Gilray has spent much of her time
down on the floor, playing with children
from infants on up.
Though it may look like she’s just
playing, with her motivating words and
contagious smiles coaxing the kids to
reach for a toy or walk on a balance
beam, the doctor’s mental machinery is
working overtime trying to figure out
the puzzle of what their body language
is telling her.
Jodi is a pediatric physical therapist,
with a thriving private practice in
Prescott Valley. One misnomer of her
profession, she says, is that pediatric
physical therapy patients have been
in a car accident, or have suffered an
injury. While that’s why many adults
seek physical therapy, children and their
parents find their way to her office for
vastly different reasons.
“Most of the children I treat are
delayed in their development. Most of
the time, it starts as something small.
Their parents have the best instincts,
and they know when something is not
right.”
That something can be a baby whose
head stays tilted to one side, called
torticollis; it can be an infant whose
acid reflux, difficulty breathing, prematurity, dislike of tummy time or poor
muscle tone (stiffness or floppiness)
causes them to move in a compensatory
manner, affecting their muscular and
skeletal development.
“Babies have a way of adapting to
everything, so how they’re held, fed,
and positioned impacts the alignment
of their spine, giving them movement
experiences which are not always ideal,”
Jodi explains. “It can cause motor
delays or joint pain, most of which goes
unnoticed until the child complains later
in life.
“That’s why you hear how all that
tummy time is so important, and it is.
There are many things on the market
that avoid tummy time: we have the
bumbo seats, the bouncy seats, the
jumpers, the swings – all with a lot of
sensory input that babies aren’t ready
for. Really, they just need to be on their
tummies to work on gravity and start
balancing their muscles.”
Gilray says that in the absence of a
known neurological or developmental
condition, “physical delays in the first
year are usually because they didn’t
get that foundation at the beginning
to balance those back extensors or
abdominals.
“I analyze movements and see babies
as these little skeletons with muscles, but
luckily they come in cute little packages
to play with.”
Another area in which it’s important
to seek physical therapy - and as early
as possible - is children who walk on
their tippy-toes, or even in-toeing or
“...Getting kids to walk who were told they weren’t
going to walk; getting kids pain-free when they’re
young so they won’t have even more pain later as
their bodies grow and get heavier. It’s definitely a
passion; it’s not like working.”
- Jodi Gilray
out-toeing.
“Most of the time it’s due to a lack
of trunk strength – the abdominals and
the back extensor complex, as well as
the hips,” she says. “This occurs due to
the compensatory or poor movement
patterns they learned way back in the
early stages of learning to roll or reach
in sitting. Then, when the infant tries to
stand independently without adequate
trunk strength, they learn that if they go
up on their toes it locks their joints and
they’re more stable that way.”
Many times toe-walking isn’t taken
that seriously, Gilray adds, partly
because kids look like they outgrow it
as they get heavier and the heel is lower
to the ground. “However the heel never
makes contact with the floor in walking,
which places significant tension on the
lower back as these muscles never get
grounded.
“Within 10-20 years, they will 100
percent of the time have low back pain;
it’s straight biomechanics.”
While Gilray was working hard on
earning her Doctorate in physical
therapy from Northern Arizona
University in 2004, she and her husband
were also facing a devastating illness
– her husband’s melanoma. He was
diagnosed at 25, had surgery to excise
it, and he and Jodi went on with life,
getting married and having their two
children. It came back, metastasized,
and he died at 31 – six years ago.
Being forced to walk the widow’s path
and raise two children alone has been an
intense struggle, of course, but Jodi says
she feels she’s finally achieved peace
with his death.
“A lot of it is my career. Getting kids
to walk who were told they weren’t
going to walk; getting kids pain-free
when they’re young so they won’t have
even more pain later as their bodies
grow and get heavier. It’s definitely a
passion; it’s not like working.”
The petite brunette is also passionate
about helping other widows and
widowers. Jodi started a Prescott-area
widows’ group that meets twice monthly
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Women in Business
Healthy &
Feature Story
Beautiful From the
Outside In
Local Entrepreneur Finds Success and Fulfillment by Offering
Natural and Organic Cosmetics to a Worldwide Clientele
By Hilary Dartt
Marj Melchiors started her mailorder company in 1997 to fill a niche:
to provide people with a healthier
alternative to traditional cosmetics,
which often contain toxic ingredients.
Seventeen years later, her Prescott
Valley-based business has grown into
an international distributor with a local
retail store and a spa (set to open in
mid-April) – and its success continues
to exceed her expectations.
Located at 8127 E. Florentine Road,
Suite A, the NaturElle Spa & Boutique
provides natural and organic skin care,
hair care, body care, and makeup, as well
as spa services.
When Marj first opened her virtual
doors as Cosmetics Without Synthetics,
Inc. in 1997, she advertised primarily
through print, in magazines. People
didn’t yet shop on the Internet, Marj
explained, and “back then, natural
cosmetics was a niche market.”
The first two years “were very slow
going,” Marj said. “I almost gave up.”
In 1999, though, she launched her
web site at www.allnaturalcosmetics.
com, and business took off.
“I had something no one else had,”
Marj said. “And now I could reach
people not only in the United States but
also internationally.”
The story begins in the late 90s, when
Marj had two young daughters. She was
a professional interior designer at the
time, but decided she didn’t want to
“It’s important
to use natural
cosmetics
because the skin is
the body’s largest
organ. It’s proven
that your skin does
absorb what you
put on it.”
- Marj Melchiors
“We carefully scrutinize
the products we sell, and
that’s why our customers
have learned that they
can trust us.”
- Marj Melchiors
work outside the home.
“I’ve always had allergies,” she said, “and I bought my
makeup at the health food store. It was natural makeup. I
figured I was eating natural food, so why not?”
At the time, she explained, not many makeup companies
sold a variety of natural cosmetics, and even fewer advertised
their products as being natural.
“It’s important to use natural cosmetics because the skin
is the body’s largest organ,” Marj said. “It’s proven that your
skin does absorb what you put on it.”
Research in the past ten years confirms the toxicity of
many ingredients in cosmetics produced in the United States.
Some of the ingredients are even banned in other countries,
Marj explained, because of their health risks.
Apparently the trend toward natural cosmetics is growing.
A report from Transparency Market Research shows that the
global demand for organic personal care products was more
than $7.6 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach $13.2 billion
by 2018.
Although many chain stores and natural food stores carry
skin and body care products they label as organic, Marj said,
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Health Today
Feature Story
Obesity in America
A Big Problem.
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Restorative Dentistry
in a Friendly and
Supportive Setting
By Dr. Robert Carlisi
For some, the biggest obstacle in
going to the dentist is not going to the
dentist, or waiting too long to do so.
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without having regular check ups,
cleanings and procedures, the harder it
becomes to make that initial visit. That
kind of a cycle is hard to break.
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that need extra attention, care and
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in almost every patient, regardless of
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feel1 calm. We ask our earphone music and dark sunglasses.
patients to indicate how they are doing lightweight blanket can also bring some
My best advice to any patient
is this: Come to see me before
you are in pain. Let’s look at
your unique situation and come
up with a treatment plan that
will bring you many years of a
healthy, happy smile.
added security and comfort.
Although this is not the only recommendation, some anxious
patients are good candidates for conscious sedation, with
either oral medication or nitrous oxide (“laughing” gas). This
helps a person’s anxiety decrease, so that the local anesthetic
(“novocaine”) works better, as well as longer, which allows us to
complete the procedure with the most comfort possible. The
benefit of nitrous oxide is that the effect wears off immediately.
The patient can drive to and from the appointment, whereas
with available oral medication, the patient needs to arrange for
transportation.
My best advice to any patient is this: Come to see me before
you are in pain. Let’s look at your unique situation and come
up with a treatment plan that will bring you many years of a
healthy, happy smile.
Whether you are comfortable, or highly anxious about dental
procedures, we care for your dental needs in a professional
and empathetic environment. Please call to schedule an
appointment today to give us the opportunity to serve you.
Dr. Robert Carlisi, a graduate of University of Southern California
School of Dentistry, has served Prescott as a dentist since 1995. His office
is located off Willow Creek Road. 919 Twelfth Place #9 Prescott, AZ
86305. (928) 445-5877 (ourprescottdentist.com)
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Cover Feature:
Christie Board Can “Fix It”
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YCCA Member Profile
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YCCA Home Show
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Prescott’s Alta Vista Garden Tour
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Garden Gal:
Landscapes Full of Fragrance
watters garden center
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Home Renovation Ideas
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Historic Home Tour
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Spring Has Arrived
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Feature Story
“I Can Fix That”
Faith, love, and laughter provide a foundation for
multi-talented, multi-faceted Prescott woman to do a
bit of everything, and learn a bit along the way.
By Hilary Dartt
Photos by A Portrait Park by J
Christie Board has pretty much done
it all.
Among a list packed with remarkable
experiences, she has run a marathon,
raised a son, worked as a cosmetologist,
volunteered for a humanitarian group
helping orphans in Ukraine, planned
weddings, earned a degree in religious
studies, as well as kitchen and bath
design, worked as an aerobics instructor,
traveled and watched the Apollo Rockets
launch from Cape Canaveral.
“I’ve had a good life,” she said. “I
have a good life.”
Although she currently works as a
nationally certified kitchen and bath
designer, Christie, a self-described
chatty, creative, fixer-of-things, has
always had a diverse list of interests.
She was born in Saint Joseph,
Missouri, and at age five, moved with
her family to Cape Canaveral, Florida,
where she remembers watching space
program launches from the beach.
The love of design, of creating things,
was introduced early on.
“My mom was always redecorating
the house, moving furniture around,
wanting to tour model homes,” Christie
said. “I did that with her a lot growing
up. It was a fun way to spend an
afternoon.”
In high school, she loved tailoring and
designing – sewing – classes, and ended
up going to cosmetology school upon
graduation.
“I was chatty and creative, and I
figured my parents wouldn’t let me
go to college just to be in a sorority. I
didn’t know what I wanted to study, so
cosmetology school seemed like a good
start.”
In 1980, she went back to school and
earned her degree in religious studies,
which she said provided her with a great
foundation for life.
When her first marriage ended in
divorce, Christie moved to Newport,
Oregon with her 3-year-old son in tow.
She met a couple who had a construction
business.
“They had brought this guy, Robert
Board, onto their team, and they kept
saying, ‘You should meet him, he is
really nice, but he’s not your type,’”
Christie said. “I was a mom, he was a
single guy.”
They met briefly on a jobsite one day.
“He was standing up on a ladder, and
I thought he was so cute. My friend was
saying, ‘Don’t even think about it,’ but I
just remember going, ‘wow!’”
Their paths didn’t cross again for a
while, until Christie asked her friends
to build her a house. Robert was the
superintendent on her job.
“If I had known then I would
eventually end up marrying him, I
would have been much more friendly,”
she said. “I am sure I could have gotten
a few more upgrades!”
Robert was definitely happy being
single, and much later he told Christie
she seemed like the kind of girl “you
have to marry” – which meant he wasn’t
interested.
Within a few months, they had become
friends, and Robert asked Christie to
take ballroom dancing lessons with him.
“I said yes,” she said. “But do not ever
start taking ballroom dancing lessons
with a single guy unless you’re prepared
to marry him! Here you are touching
each other, dancing together … it’s like
two years of foreplay!”
There was flirtation, but no romance.
Each of them was convinced the other
wasn’t “the one,” and as a single mom,
Christie thought it was safer to keep
their friendship platonic.
The problem: “He was around so
much, nobody else wanted to date me,”
she said.
So she told him he had to get in or
get out.
“He went away for a few days, but
then he came back and said, ‘I’m in.’”
They were married in 1993.
Together they opened Board by
Board Construction in Oregon,
and soon established themselves as
community fixtures. She became a
“If I had known then
I would eventually
end up marrying him,
I would have been
much more friendly. I
am sure I could have
gotten a few more
upgrades!”
- Christie Board
Christie is the only nationally
certified kitchen and bath
designer in the Quad-City area.
certified aerobics instructor and was the
fitness coordinator for the local YMCA.
Christie continued working at a salon,
and worked as an assistant for a fabulous
interior designer. She volunteered, as
well, and partnered with Robert in the
construction company.
In 1999, they had the opportunity
to move to Prescott and decided to do
so because Todd was about to enter
high school and the education system
seemed strong. Plus, the better weather
was appealing and they had family here.
Although the move was difficult,
Christie relied on her faith and her
belief that they were moving in the right
direction.
In the summer of 2005, after she and
Robert became empty nesters, Christie
made a spontaneous decision to travel
to the Crimea region of Ukraine. Her
best friend, who is on the board of a
humanitarian organization that provides
aid to orphans in Ukraine, had invited
her along on several trips, and she finally
accepted.
“I went to the Ukraine very naively,
and it changed my life,” she said. “To
see these beautiful children who have so
little hope for the future … as a mom
it just breaks your heart. I spent that
entire first trip crying. I am sure the kids
thought I had mental health issues!”
She has kept in touch with several
of the children she met during her
two trips, and loves knowing that the
time she spent with them created a
connection, even if it was just in the
comfort of a hug or a smile.
In 2008, Christie earned her degree in
kitchen and bath design from Century
College in Minnesota and decided
to earn her national certification
through the National Kitchen & Bath
Association.
The three-test process to become
certified through the National Kitchen
& Bath Association is rigorous. First,
applicants must pass a two-hour written
test, which gives them their associates’
degree in kitchen and bath design.
Then, they must pass a six-hour test in
each kitchen and bath design. Each test
“We have respect
for each other’s
talents and skill
set. We both care
passionately about
our work, and we
want our clients to be
happy. The bottom
line is Robert makes
me look good. I
could not do what I
do without him.”
-Christie Board
is administered only once per year, and
has a 70% pass rate. Applicants go to a
testing center and are given a client and
a scenario, and an original floor plan.
During the six-hour testing period,
applicants must create a full set of
blueprints including plans for electric,
plumbing, and elevations – as well as a
specification sheet.
Christie said the test was grueling.
For six straight hours, she kept pencil to
paper, designing the remodel.
Fortunately, she passed the kitchen
design test and the bath design test the
first time around.
“That was probably the most stressful
thing I’ve ever done in my life, except
riding in a Russian train,” Christie
said. “But the continuing education
really took our company in a different
direction.”
Christie is the only nationally certified
kitchen and bath designer in the quadcity area.
She has been asked countless times
how they manage to live together and
work together, and her answer is simple:
“We have figured out how to divide our
duties and not conflict our work and
life.”
“We have respect for each other’s
talents and skill set,” she said. “We both
Member Profiles:
Established in 2002 NJ Builders,
Inc. is a full service general contracting
company negotiating both residential
and commercial projects across all of
North Central Arizona. A lot of work
goes into planning and building your
project and we believe you deserve the
best service and quality for your hard
earned money.
We are a smaller company that only
takes on a few projects at a time. This
allows us to give each client the personal
attention they deserve. We’re with you
every step of the way, from working with
you to find the perfect lot to helping you
through the often overwhelming task of
selecting exterior and interior finishes,
Prescott Spas
Steve and Helena Kasten are the
owners of Prescott Spas in Prescott
Valley, AZ. The Kasten family owns
three HotSpring Spa stores in the San
Francisco Bay area and have 27 years of
experience in the spa business.
Prescott Spas is a full-service spa
and hot tub dealer, offering sales and
supplies, as well as on-site hot tub
service and warranty support. All staff
members are professionally trained
to better serve our customers. From
sales to service, our staff is authorized
by Watkins Manufacturing (makers of
HotSpring Spas and Jacuzzi Hot Tubs.)
Prescott Spas will have their products
and services on display at the YCCA
Home Show this year. Each year,
Prescott Spas is proud to interact with
fixtures, and equipment.
We work closely with BlueLine Design
to provide you with architectural design
services or we’re happy to coordinate
with an architect of your choosing.
NJ Builders is excited to participate in
the 2014 Yavapai County Contractors
Association’s Home Show at the Tim’s
Toyota Center. NJ Builders is locally
minded and likes to stay connected
to the community, both with family
and the professionals within the home
industries. What better place to stay
connected than the YCCA home show
when everyone is out on display at the
same time.
By employing our own labor force of
skilled individuals we are able to keep
costs down and ensure delivery of the
highest quality product. Currently we
the public and
meet many new
faces at the Home
Show,
Kasten
said.
Prescott Spas
has been open
since November
1, 2003. The spacious showroom
has spas from all
four of Watkins’
product lines, all
three of Jacuzzi’s
spa lines, MAAX Powerpool swim spas,
three private “Soak Rooms” where customers may experience the spas, a coffee bar, and wonderful outdoor living
furniture.
In 2009, Prescott Spas became the
authorized Jacuzzi Hot tubs dealership
and service center for Northern
Arizona. Prescott Spas is proud to now
offer the #1 and #2 hot tubs brands in
the industry to its customers!
Our dealership currently services, but
is not limited to, areas such as: Prescott,
Sedona, Flagstaff, and Phoenix.
Steve, Helena and their staff invite
you to come in and meet them in the
perform the following major areas of
construction in-house... foundation,
rough framing, door & window install,
trim carpentry, cabinet install, and
stone masonry. When the use of subcontractors is required we use only
the best companies to provide these
services, companies we know and trust.
For more information about NJ Builders,
or to schedule a consultation, please call (928)
708-0292, or view some of their previous
projects online at www.njbuildersinc.com .
Prescott Valley store, just off Highway
69 on the south frontage road — look
for the big yellow inflatable duck,
“Webster”.
For more information, please call (928)
775-9884, or stop by at 6947 E. 1st Street,
in Prescott Valley. Online, visit them at www.
prescottspas.com .
2014 Home and Garden Show
Are you considering a home project? No matter what
the size; whether it’s building a new home, remodeling
your existing home or just fixing up something around the
house, it can be a headache, a hassle, a cause of stress and
a pain.
The process would be so much easier if you could see
the products you need side by side, all in one place, so
you could compare them before you choose one, without
having to drive from showroom to showroom.
The Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA)
annual Home and Garden Show will have the professionals
you need to get the job done right. Home professionals
with all kinds of expertise will be available to answer
questions and discuss ideas for home projects.
The 36th YCCA Home and Garden Show is taking place
Friday, April 25th through Sunday, April 27th at the Tim’s
Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Admission is FREE and
there will be lots of drawings for prizes and merchandise.
YCCA wants to invite you to stop by the show, meet the
tradesman, see how products work and learn about new
ideas in the market. If you have never attended a home
show, put this one on your calendar for spring.
“We expect this will be the best show we have ever had,
said Sandy Griffis, Executive Director of YCCA. “Our
home show is a great place to pick up knowledge and meet
the people you need to get the job done.”
You will be in heaven if you need home repairs,
decorating ideas, landscaping, screen doors, windows, spas
and saunas. Stop by the home show and have your head
filled with wonderful ideas.
The show begins at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, closing
at 5 p.m. both days. Sunday the show opens at 10 a.m. and
the doors close at 3 p.m.
To support our community partner, the Yavapai County
Food Bank, YCCA asks that you bring a non-perishable
food item to donate upon entry. See you at the home
show.
For more information, please contact Sandy at the YCCA at
(928) 778-0040.
“We expect this will be the best show we
have ever had.Our home show is a great
place to pick up knowledge and meet the
people you need to get the job done.”
- Sandy Griffis,
Executive Director of YCCA
The Prescott Garden Tour
June 14, 2014
By Mary Ann Mira & Ann Krsiean, Co-Chairs
Do you love plants and gardening? Have you moved to
Prescott from some other state where you could pretty much
put a plant in the ground and it would grow? Have you
experienced the challenges of our Prescott soil, lack of rain,
intense sunshine, and the animals who also appreciate your
garden? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions,
then The Prescott Garden Tour is for you!
The Prescott Garden Tour has evolved since 2004 as the
major fundraiser for Alta Vista Garden Club, as well as a
way to showcase best practices of gardening and allowing
community members into exceptional private gardens.
Members joined the Alta Vista Garden Club because of a
mutual love of plants and gardening. We came together to
learn more about the highlands of Arizona as a gardening
zone and to share our knowledge with like-minded people.
Multiple IRAs and 401(k)s?
Consider a roll and take control.
We, like the founders of Alta Vista Garden Club in 1951,
are also interested in continuing to beautify the city. Some of
our beautification projects funded by the garden tour have
included:
• Sharlot Hall Museum Rose Garden
• Landscape support of Habitat for Humanity homes
• Planting Arbor Day trees each year at schools, parks
and public buildings
• Donations and/or hands-on work at YRMC, Yavapai
College Sculpture Garden, Heritage Park Zoo,
Highlands Center for Natural History, and many other
locations in the Prescott area.
One of the major ways we support the beautification
of Prescott is by recognizing exceptional private gardens
which are open to the public during our biennial garden
tour. Saturday, June 14th, marks the sixth Prescott Garden
Tour sponsored and hosted by Alta Vista Garden Club. This
year’s tour will feature five exceptional gardens which offer
numerous unique approaches to gardening in Prescott. You
will be provided with the opportunity to take a self-guided
driving tour of these gardens where you will learn about
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how they can benefit you.
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container gardening, vegetables and flowers, ponds and waterfalls, xeriscaping
landscapes with plants and shrubs adapted to our area, and creating outdoor
rooms. We salute the owners who have spent many seasons lovingly designing and
maintaining their gardens and thank them for being willing to share their gardens
with the community.
To give you a taste of what you can expect to see, here is a brief description of
each garden.
• Perennials Gone Wild is a hilltop garden filled with brilliant season•
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long colors attracting bees, butterflies and birds. It also features colorful
containers full of vegetables and herbs.
For the Birds will have you pulling out your binoculars to appreciate this
bird haven and certified wildlife habitat while appreciating a panoramic vista
of some of Prescott’s peaks. Discover the imaginative uses of metal work
for plantings and birds.
Historic Habitat is a garden in one of Prescott’s historic areas which has
maximized the geographic terrain of the lot to create varied garden types,
including a unique rooftop garden.
Tranquility in the Pines features a Zen meditation area in the ponderosa
pines, a stone waterfall and pond, along with imaginative use of re-purposed
items such as antique chandeliers and bird cages.
Go Native highlights more than an acre of native plants, trees and grasses
in the Bradshaw Mountain foothills. Set among the plantings are unique
metal sculptures and yard art.
Classic ~ Distinctive ~ Livable
Kitchen and Bath Design
Christie Board
Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer
Prescott, Arizona
NKBA
928-442-1387
www.boardbyboard.com
The
Essence
of Good
Design will
always
be about
People
and how
They Live.
In addition to enjoying these
wonderfully landscaped gardens, you
will meet related professionals and
educators to add to your knowledge and
understanding of the unique features
in each garden. We are also pleased to
announce that local artists and musicians
will add to the ambience of each garden
setting. So if you love gardening, please
join us for the Prescott Garden Tour!
Tickets are limited. They can be purchased
in advance for a $10 donation at Bella Home
Furnishings, Jay’s Bird Barn, Mortimer
Nursery & Landscaping, Watter’s Design &
Garden Center, Prescott Valley Nursery and
The Native Garden. Tickets are also available
by contacting Debbie @ 928-443-8909 or
email: [email protected]. On the
day of the tour, the program with maps for the
self-guided tour and wristband entry IDs will
be available between 8:00 and 11:00 AM in
front of the Yavapai College Performing Arts
Center at Yavapai College off Sheldon Street
in Prescott.
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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
Newborn and Up • Family Environment
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Specializing in Biomechanics • Developmental Kinesiology
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Dr. Gilray treats a variety of conditions ranging from minor to significant due to congenital, developmental,
neuromuscular, skeletal, acquired disorders or other unidentified conditions including any complaints of pain.
She works with families to provide suggestions on activities, toys, positions and provides treatment that will
help your child move and explore his/her environment while encouraging proper alignment and promoting
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Garden Gal
Feature Story
Landscapes Full of
By Lisa Watters Lain,
Arizona’s Garden Gal
What is the first thing we do when
spotting a flower? Of course, most
of us smell it. Children especially
identify the sight of a blossom with
an anticipated fragrance. Humans can
identify hundreds of odors, many of
which can trigger strong reactions and
emotions. While we can be surprised,
disappointed, or even repulsed by a
plant’s odor, fragrance is an important
component of gardening.
The botanical reason for plant
fragrance is simple . . . it is there to
attract pollinators to the blooms.
White or pastel blossoms seem to
have stronger scents; a trait that helps
them compete with their more brightly
colored cousins.
But, fragrance is not limited to
blooms. The essential oils that provide
the perfume can be found in other plant
parts such as foliage, seeds, and bark.
Herbs are especially good examples.
Almost all herbs are fragrant. Among
the most fragrant are sage and rosemary
with undeniably pervasive fragrances.
Creeping thyme is used as a ground
cover in stepping stone walkways simply
because when stepped on it releases its
Fragrance
fragrance.
Of course, fragrant plants need to be
placed where they can be appreciated.
Here are factors to draw on when
choosing the best sites for your scented
beauties:
specimens in containers.
Location, Location, Location
A Trellis to Climb
Our prevailing mountain wind comes
from the Southwest and forcefully
directs plants’ aromas. Also, scent
intensity varies as the day progresses
and humidity levels and air temperatures
change.
Arbors, especially over garden gates and
pergolas, bring fragrances up to nose
level.
Walks and Entryways
Passers-by enjoy the aromas from
blooms as well as the aromas released
from scented leaves as they brush by
them.
Porches, Patios and Decks
Anywhere you have seating is a great
place to enjoy fragrant plants, especially
evening blooming plants like jasmine
and moonflower. A solitary bench in a
fragrant garden is an invitation that is
hard to resist.
Container Gardens
Create your own portable plant
aromatherapy units by using fragrant
Open the Window
Bearing the aromas of fragrant plants
really enhances a breeze encouraged to
enter your home.
Many of today’s hybrid plants are
bred for exceptional appearance. In
the process, unfortunately, the traits
that provide fragrance have become
diminished. Some newly introduced
roses have little fragrance compared to
the varieties our grandmothers grew.
Having cleared the air on that issue, if
you would like to bring some fragrance
to your garden, here are some plants
that are sure to satisfy different tastes.
Bloomerang Lilac - Enjoy classic
lilac fragrance for months instead of
weeks! This revolutionary new kind of
lilac blooms in spring and then again
throughout the summer. It goes through
a rest period in the heat of the summer,
but does flower again. This compact,
mounded variety fits easily into any
landscape, and is ideal as a foundation planting or as part of
a mixed border. You can even include it in perennial beds.
Keiko Itoh Peony - A cross between a traditional English
bush and the much larger tree peony, these exceptional intersectional hybrids offer the best of both parents. Enormous
flowers and foliage like those of a tree peony, accompany
a prolific blooming habit with vigorous growth. The
exceptionally strong stems can hold up to 50 large blooms
without staking.
Blue Light Clematis - This climber produces hoards of
distinctive blue and violet double flowers the size of your
hand. Well suited to small spaces and container gardens, it is
equally suited for climbing through a trellis. Easy to grow, it
also claims excellent disease and pest resistance.
Viburnum - Whichever variety of this shrub you have by
the front entrance to your home, it will invite guests to take a
moment to stop and “smell the flowers”.
There are many more plants that offer their fragrances for
your consideration. For the entire list of fragrant locals visit
us at the garden center and ask for a copy of my “Fragrant
Plants for Local Gardens” list; it’s free for the asking.
Until next issue, I’ll see you at the garden
center.
Throughout the week Lisa Lain can be found at Watters Garden
Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Road in Prescott, or contacted through
her web site at www.wattersgardencenter.com.
Renovations
Made Simple!
Tips & Tricks from the Pros
By Tom Reilly, Architect/Owner Renovations
Storage…it’s
never enough,
is it? There are
several different
types of storage and each storage space
has its own style. The room usually
defines the type of storage needed, and
a basic common sense understanding
of the items stored there.
I want to take a minute and talk about
my favorite storage place…not the shop
or the man-cave…the kitchen. All of
it - from pots and pans, to cooking
utensils, spices and staples, to stock all
at the fingertip, ready to create a culinary
(portion-controlled, of course) delight.
Now, this is where storage meets fun.
My wife and I love to cook and spend
time doing just that.
It all starts with what is on the shelf
and in the fridge. Kitchens today have
a myriad of storage options that can be
selected from, based on your type and
style of cooking, and the size of the
space.
Starting with a pantry that can be
anywhere from 5 to 50 square feet of
closet. Roll-out pantry shelves offer a
more compact solution. We prefer a
Storage
pantry of about 20 square feet with 5
shelves. The bottom two shelves are
16” deep, the top three 12” deep. The
bulky stuff is below and smaller items
on top.
The majority of our nonperishable
staples reside here. Some items, (like
that crystallized jar of honey), remain
for quite some time, thus reflecting the
need to maintain storage spaces.
Cabinets with roll-out shelves are
very handy in the lower cabinets;
middle shelf, lower shelf, either or both,
depending on your budget and your
ability to bend. All manner of fold-out,
roll-out, and slide-out storing options
are available, and can, in most instances,
be retrofit into your existing cabinets as
well.
Remembering our kitchens are a
3-dimensional space, let’s not overlook
that space over an island or peninsula
counter. From the ceiling, one can hang
pots and pans, spice drying racks, garlic
and chili pepper braids. This allows
easy access to the tools and ingredients
needed to prepare that mouthwatering
meal.
Now about drawers - some need to
be deep and some need to be shallow.
Food storage containers (my wife hoards
Tupperware) in our house need deep
drawers. The miscellaneous cooking
utensils (AKA the junk drawer) need
a shallow configuration, making those
small meat thermometers easier to find.
Spice drawers are usually shallow and
a bread drawer is usually deep. Where
these are all placed depends on how you
cook and what you cook.
Upper cabinets store the cups,
saucers, dishes, and plates used to serve
the savory creations that begin in the
kitchen storage and, combined with
your inspired culinary skills, produce
most a scrumptious meal for family and
friends.
Kitchens today have
a myriad of storage
options that can be
selected from based
on your type and
style of cooking, and
the size of the space.
Empty Nester
Seems like a lonely term, “Empty
Nester,” at first blush. It is a relatively
new phrase, coined in the early 1960’s
to describe a parent(s) whose children
have reached adulthood and left home.
It takes some getting used to. For my
wife and me, it was about new-found
free time. Weekends were no longer
back-to-back soccer games; weeknights
we no longer filled with homework help
and just listening to what our kids’ day
was like.
Not lonely though…we still talk to
our children at least 2 or three times a
week and the loving connections are still
nourished.
Still…back to us. What a great time
in our lives to explore new hobbies, or
re-engage P.K. (pre-kids) interests.
The two or three bedrooms kind of
stare back at us looking for the same
opportunity to be re-engaged. For us,
one became a guest bedroom where my
wife was able to take family heirlooms
from storage and create a space that
speaks comfortably to our family
history. The other room is our shared
office/sewing room. By changing out
the flooring, lighting, and wall color, we
were able to make this space ours. We
are still working on the play room. Our
Outdoor Living
Outdoor living in good ol’ Prescott,
Arizona, where outdoor living is a year
round experience.
And there are so many ways to make
it happen. Outdoor living, when I grew
up, was on the patio, uncovered, with a
picnic table my Dad made, and then we
augmented this with lawn chairs. Our
picnic table didn’t have an umbrella so
no relief from the sun or protection
from the rain. Hot sun or even the
slightest rain drove the whole outfit
indoors. Cold evenings were another
challenge. Once the BBQ coals faded,
the evening was over. The last roasted
marshmallow was eaten and the smores
were done, if it was warm out we would
linger; cool we went inside.
Fast forward to today and we are
seeing all manner of outdoor living
solutions in all manner of housing
types. Urban, suburban, rural, all present
unique opportunities to enjoy the great
outdoors at home.
Urban dwellings such as apartments,
condos, and townhomes usually have
a patch of ground for a BBQ and
some outdoor furniture. This may
be associated with a yard area, deck,
or a veranda. I refer to a veranda as a
covered space. These spaces are usually
a pre-determined size and offer the
more urban dweller a daily dose of that
wonderful out-of-doors.
The suburban dwelling, usually a
lot smaller than one acre, has more
options. Now-a-days, the patio is usually
covered. Often the outdoor living space
Urban, suburban, rural, all present unique
opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors at home.
has a fire pit, a gas fire ring (some very
cool options here), and even a fireplace.
Sitting outside on a warm summer
morning with coffee just before
engaging your day can set the tone for
your outlook on the day’s tasks ahead.
This setting can be gracefully achieved
with an elegantly designed post and
beam covering that is solid, keeping the
rain off of you, or a ramada style that is
open to keep the rain off, but designed
to shade the sitting or gathering area.
Decks for homes in our mountainous
terrain are very popular. We have
completed several. Most frequently
and quite recently, we have covered
outdoor decks built 15 years ago
or so. This brings new life to many
homes. When originally constructed,
scant consideration was given to the
deck’s orientation to the sun and wind.
Usually, these were constructed based
on access from a kitchen or living space
and with little consideration given to
the impact our environment can have.
Often these decks were constructed
with wood, and rarely the correct type
of wood, therefore requiring tons of
maintenance. Because of this, they very
often fall into disrepair, or are rarely
used. New owners see the possibilities
and want to restore these spaces as a
useful and pleasant addition to indoor
living.
Replacement decking is usually a
composite product made from recycled
plastic and wood particles. When
installed correctly, these products last
a long time and require little or no
maintenance. Often these products
come in a variety of colors that will
complement your existing home’s color
scheme.
When we design and build new decks,
we almost always use these products.
While initial cost is higher than a cedar
deck, the lack of maintenance over the
years allows you to quickly recover that
investment.
Rural outdoor living (on parcels
greater than one acre and usually up to
35 acres), have a different perspective
to living the outdoor lifestyle. From
separate casitas, to small pavilions, and
all manner of spaces mentioned above,
the outdoor lifestyle is often a strong
component on the larger lots. We have
seen some wonderful spaces created
adjacent to barns, with small kitchens
and areas for entertaining likeminded
friends. The barn, for some folks, is
as popular a place as the kitchen for
gathering and enjoying the rural lifestyle.
Whether you live in the city,
subdivision, or a small ranch, outdoor
living can be a wonderfully restorative
respite. This is the time of year to begin
that outdoor planning process. In a few
months you could be living your dream.
For more information about these and
other projects visit Renovations at 142 South
Alarcon Street in Prescott, call 928-445-8502
or visit their website at www.renovationsaz.com
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goal is to have a functioning library/
den. This allows one of us to read
while the other watches a show on TV
in the living room, and it also doubles
as a movie room when the grandkids
come to visit.
Transforming spaces can be an
exciting way to open up and re-task
your home. Making two bedrooms into
one, or expanding your living space into
an adjacent bedroom can make you fall
in love with your house all over again.
Often our clients may want to make
other home improvements. Interest in
gourmet cooking has really taken off of
late. Kitchens that were once conducive
to parents and children, quick dinners,
and fast breakfasts are transformed into
an elegant and efficient space conducive
to two cooks, or bakers, or one of each.
You decide.
Another popular home remodel is
expanding the master bedroom into a
master suite. By utilizing an adjacent
bedroom space, we can often expand the
master bath into a spa-like environment,
or add that extra closet space. Some of
our clients like the additional space as
a relaxing escape, a place to read the
latest magazine, ponder your next trip,
or enjoy a quiet glass of wine.
When the kids come back now, it is
usually for a short visit. They have a
comfortable home to stay in and now
that they lead lives of their own, you
are still teaching them how to move
forward. When they get where you are,
they will still have a solid role model to
look up to. After all….is that not what
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Across Arizona, a number of cities,
towns and historic precincts have
showcased their respective historic
neighborhoods by way of a home tour.
This allows both residents and visitors
alike to enjoy and realize the value of
our community. The participating
homes are open for tours (either
partially or fully) and frequently provide
printed information describing the
architectural features of the homes, as
well as important individuals who may
have lived there.
The City of Prescott Historic
Preservation Office is working with a
committed group of volunteer residents
and sponsors to revive historic home
tours that highlight Prescott’s historic
past and rich heritage.
The home tour this year will be held
Attendees will receive a map detailing locations of open
homes and historical information about each house
participating on the tour.
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on Saturday, May 3rd. The ticket booth, located in the Kelly
Law Firm parking lot at 425 E Gurley St., will open at 9:30
am. The tour will begin at 10am and last tickets will be sold
at 3pm, with houses closing for tours at 4pm. Attendees
will receive a map detailing locations of open homes and
historical information about each house participating on
the tour. The area of this year’s tour covers the 100 and
200 blocks of S. Mount Vernon Ave., the 100 and 200
blocks of S. Pleasant St. and Union St. All homes will be
staged with volunteers positioned to help usher all of the
visitors through the homes and ensure the care of each
home on the tour.
There will be a fee of $15 charged for the tour,
and proceeds from the event will be split between the
neighborhood participants to assist with Halloween/
holiday expenses and the Prescott Downtown Partnership
for their sponsorship and serving as the primary host of
the event.
As part of the home tour event there will be a small
street fair featuring local vendors, including artists and
merchants, and booths with information that could
prove useful for historic home owners. A selection of
refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase as
part of the event.
The hope is that this tour will be the first of subsequent
historic home tours in other Prescott neighborhoods
interested in showcasing homes while, at the same time,
raising money for local charities and neighborhood
projects.
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at the Rancher’s Wife!
By Tamra Kelly, owner
Springtime is not just a season, it is also
a time for ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation,
renewal, and regrowth. This means a fresh
start, and what better way to begin spring
than by updating the look of your home.
Just a few simple changes can breathe
life into your favorite spaces. This year’s
interior design trends are all about creating
perceptible impact from simplicity,
because the looks are concomitantly more
bold and accessible than ever before.
A few simple refinements of your home
décor can be sophisticated enough to last
for a long time to come.
Having the confidence to mix things
up a bit in colors and finishes when trying
bold trends means having a broader
interpretation of design styles. To expand
your imagination beyond the stereotypical
ideas of “traditional”, “rustic”, “industrial”
or “country” décor will present a diverse
array of stylistic influences. Choosing
items that speak to you individually
will prevent you from conforming to a
rigid or overdone look. Don’t fret when
combining colors, textures and finishes
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into your masterpiece. You can unleash
your originality and create a personalized,
cohesive look.
In room colors, spruce up the lighter
gray and beige colors in favor of deeplysaturated hues. Consider thinking outside
the box with navy and plum. Navy is
actually considered a new neutral for its
ability to blend with other colors and styles.
If a darker wall shade seems too radical,
start small with pillows or rugs or even
piece of furniture like a sofa or sectional.
Use this as your focal point and create a
great area from there.
hoosing items that speak
to you individually will
prevent you from conforming
to a rigid or overdone look.
In fabric, velvet, earthy suede and even
textured corduroy have made their way
back to give simple cottons and linens a
break. If you want to get really close to
nature, animal hides, such as cow and deer,
are very popular and come in a variety of
colors, tones and sizes. These materials are
durable yet elegant, and effortlessly rise
to the demands of popular darker color
schemes for 2014. In patterns, floral prints
are in - aren’t they always! Whether your
style is natural, eclectic, sleek or bold you
can create a mix of patterns to create an
overall modernize look.
In accent pieces, leaving behind the
clutter is most attractive to the eye.
Appreciation of larger artwork, photos
and wall hangings having personal
significance is priceless. Include sculptural
pieces that add not only personality but
proportionality to your walls. With the
use of natural textures such as jewel tones,
metal, stone and horns create uniqueness
to any room in your home. In addition,
they provide fabulous focal points and
delightful discussion topics when showing
off your new style.
Speaking of natural textures, natural
materials can be incorporated in any area
of your home including wall art, fabrics
and furnishings, but especially in fabulous
window treatments. In using natural
wood to create a new style or refresh any
existing décor honey tones and caramels
are surpassing the historical walnut, cherry
and mahogany tones keeping things on the
lighter side.
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front of the pack more than Fowler Commercial Real Estate.
Fowler Commercial LLC is a name built upon the reputation
of its founders, Jack and Eileen Fowler. Jack Fowler, CCIM
has been involved in the local real estate business since
1990 and his education, skill and experience in real estate
are key parts of the reputation he has built as a leader in
commercial Real Estate. Jack is the owner and Broker of
Fowler Commercial LLC and earned the coveted CCIM
designation in 2001. He maintains the highest standards of
professionalism in commercial real estate.
However, behind the scenes is the company’s backbone
- a tight knit group of women, who, with their education,
dedication and achievements brings this company to the
forefront of the industry. Each of the ladies behind Jack
and Fowler Commercial has their own unique abilities and
each support the other in a variety of ways. What makes this
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Angie Sumner, Associate Broker,
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many personal struggles, she has kept
her goal of becoming one of Prescott’s
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her Broker license in 2013 and is now
working toward receiving the prestigious
CCIM designation as her next career
achievement. She is well respected
and is one of the most sought after
commercial Brokers to consult. She is
known for her honestly, dedication to
clients and working very closely with
her clients to get properties listed and
sold or leased.
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all of the Agents in market analysis, new
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management needs. She is well respected by her peers in the
property management world and has a knack for maintaining
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only does she represent a number of Landlords, she also does the
accounting for the company. Eileen has assisted and supported
her husband Jack throughout his career and is an integral part
of bringing Fowler Commercial to its current status.
Just keep your eyes open and you are sure to see Fowler
Commercial signs throughout the community, advertising
properties for sale or for lease. These are a sign of the success
this small, independent commercial real estate company has
had in making their Client’s properties prominent.
It is that team approach that gives Fowler Commercial LLC
its effectiveness, Jack says. And while he gets outvoted in the
office a lot more than he used to, Jack understands that having
a solid team of experienced women professionals in his office
is an asset to both him and the clients. “These are personal
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and working relationships are so important when it comes to
dealing with real estate, “We work well together as a team with
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location on the tire. Also, any tire
more than 7 years old is likely to
need replacement. Well-maintained
tires not only improve the quality of
the ride and provide a smoother ride,
but maintenance is vital to safety.
Tire blowouts on the road can be
dangerous to you and your family.
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inside my vehicle?
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including the spare. Adjust, as
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Saturday, April 26
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
By Stacy Hawthorne
Animal lovers will be walking to raise money for the Yavapai
Humane Society at the 3rd Annual Walk for the Animals, presented
by Renewal by Andersen, Saturday, April 26, at Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University in Prescott.
Hundreds of people - and their pooches - are expected to walk,
or run, the 1-mile or 5K course at the Walk for the Animals, one
of the region’s premier pet lover’s events. The event features a
“Barketplace” of vendor booths; an animal wellness tent offering
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low-cost vaccinations and
microchips; music, prizes, a
children’s area and, new this
year, a “Strut Your Mutt”
contest.
Registration is $30 until
April 1, $35 after April 1, and
$40 on event day. Doors open
at 8 a.m. and the opening howl
begins at 9:00 a.m. Dress up
your pooch and enter the Strut
Your Mutt contest for just $5
when you register for the walk.
Youth walkers (11-17) are only $20, and kids 10 and younger can walk with a registered
walker for free. Even people who don’t want to walk can raise money and save lives by
becoming a “Lazy Dog” and sleeping in on walk day.
All proceeds benefit the Yavapai Humane Society, which saves thousands of homeless
pets in our community. YHS’ no-kill ethic means that otherwise healthy and loving
animals are given a chance to find their forever homes. Its 97-percent live release rate is
one of the highest, not only in Arizona, but the nation.
Every registered walker receives a T-shirt and a goody bag full of items from animalloving businesses. Walkers and team “packs” (fund-raising teams) can earn prizes based
on their money-raising efforts. Top fund-raising walkers will receive prizes like a session
at DogPatch Studio and more.
“A popular and fastgrowing event, the
Walk for the Animals is
a great way to enjoy
the
outdoors
and
celebrate the human
and animal bond with
fellow pet lover’s.”
- Ed Boks, YHS
executive director
“A popular and fast-growing event, the
Walk for the Animals is a great way to enjoy
the outdoors and celebrate the human and
animal bond with fellow pet lover’s,” said
Ed Boks, YHS executive director. “It’s
especially fun to invite friends, family and
co-workers to walk with you as members
of your pack.”
Walkers can sign up as an individual
walker, leader of a pack, pack member or
lazy dog at yavapaihumane.org/walk.
Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) is a notfor-profit organization committed to promoting
and protecting the health, safety and welfare of
all animals. YHS has served Yavapai County
communities for more than 40 years and employs
a no-kill ethic in its treatment of animals. Its 97
percent live-release rate is one of the highest in
the nation. YHS has a shelter and pet adoption
center in Prescott, a Cat Adoption Center in
PetSmart, a Thrift Shop, and a separate spay/
neuter clinic offering low-cost spay/neuters and
low-cost vaccinations. For more information, visit
yavapaihumane.org.
The Trifecta
Once the clients begin implementing
the diet and exercise programs Megan
and Michelle create for them, “They feel
better,” Michelle said.
Currently, Sirius Health & Wellness
offers several programs including:
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A primary care clinic for children
and adults
A $40 walk-in sick visit. Additional
fees may apply (strep test, urinary
tract infection test, etc.).
A “private gym.” Clients can
use Health Savings Accounts to
pay for personal training from
Michelle because Sirius Health &
Wellness is a medical office
Private counseling with a
registered dietitian. Again, clients
can use Health Savings Accounts
to pay for dietitian services
because Sirius Health & Wellness
is a medical office.
A 12-week weight loss program.
This program includes all 3
services, weekly – visits with
Debbie, training with Michelle,
and diet consults with Megan.
Once the 12 weeks are over,
Debbie, Michelle and Megan
develop a follow-up plan with
each client individually.
A Bone Health Program,
specifically geared toward people
with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
This program is designed to
build stores of vitamin D and
calcium naturally through diet
and exercise.
A Get Fit Get Healthy Program
for children who want to live a
healthy lifestyle.
A Heart Health Program,
which establishes a baseline
and implements a program for
improving high blood pressure,
cholesterol and weight loss.
A Cancer Survivorship Program
to help cancer survivors get
healthy and reduce their risk of
recurrence.
In the future, Debbie, Michelle and
Megan hope to add group classes and
excursions including, for example,
cooking classes and running and hiking
groups.
Each of the women has a passion for
health and fitness.
Debbie is a four-time marathoner.
Michelle is a CrossFit trainer and a hiker,
and Megan is a “major mountain biker.”
“We all practice what we preach,”
Debbie said. “We’re very passionate
about fitness and nutrition.”
And together, the three of them have
come together to create “the trifecta”
of health and wellness – a place where
patients can come for care, exercise,
and diet – with ongoing support and
monitoring that ensure the positive
results last.
To learn more about Sirius Health &
Wellness call 928.515.1755 or visit 3181
Clearwater Drive, Suite B Prescott, in the
Crossings, or www.siriushealthandwellness.com
Healthy & Beautiful
many of them still contain ingredients
that could be harmful.
That’s why everything she sells must
meet specific criteria. In many cases,
her store is the only place in the United
States where her customers can buy the
brands she sells.
“We carefully scrutinize the products
we sell,” she said. “And that’s why our
customers have learned that they can
trust us.”
In addition to offering only products
that meet her strict standards, Marj
offers her customers an opportunity
to purchase trial-sized products at $1$3 each before buying a full-sized, fullpriced item. Employees use the store’s
sterile lab to create trial-sized samplings.
“I never would have thought, all those
years ago, that – voila! – I would have a
store,” Marj said, adding that she now
offers more than 700 products. “But
here we are. It’s not a niche any more.
More people know about it.”
For more information about allnaturalcosmetics.com or NaturElle Spa & Boutique,
visit www.allnaturalcosmetics.com or 8127 E.
Florentine Rd., Suite A or call 888.586.9719.
allnaturalcosmetics.com offers:
Cosmetics - including foundation,
concealer, lipstick, eye shadow, eyeliner,
mascara and any other makeup traditional
stores carry
• Skincare - including anti-aging products,
cleansers and moisturizers
• Hair care - including shampoo and
conditioner, styling products and natural
hair coloring
• Body care- including deodorant, body
wash, toothpaste, sunscreen, shaving
products and lotions
•
NaturElle Spa & Boutique offers:
Spa treatments - including facials, waxing
and makeup artistry
• Gift products - including jewelry and
hand bags
• Educational group classes on natural
cosmetics (makeup, skin care, body care
and hair care)
•
In addition to products for adults, NaturElle
Spa & Boutique offers 2 lines of cosmetics
for a younger clientele, both brands Marj has
created and developed:
• Meisha™: earth-friendly natural makeup
for teens. Meisha makeup includes
pressed and cream eye shadows, blush,
eyeliner pencils, glitter gel and lip gloss.
• Little Earth’s Beauty: a line of products
geared toward 4-9 year-old girls, including
lip and eye products as well as body
glitter, all made with safe ingredients.
“I Can Fix That”
care passionately about our work, and
we want our clients to be happy. The
bottom line is Robert makes me look
good. I could not do what I do without
him.”
Although she admits, “There are
some moments,” she said, for the most
part, “We have it figured out.”
Creativity is always close to her heart,
and it plays a role in her life wherever
she can find a space for it.
“About once a year I take on a
wedding,” she said. It’s just another
avenue of design and since I don’t have
a daughter it fulfills that need to plan a
wedding.”
From elaborate wedding programs
and seating charts to a “fun Christmas
letter,” Christie loves graphic design,
too. And her current ultimate career
goal is to design the interior of a hotel.
Christie is also a member of a local
PEO
(Philanthropic
Educational
Organization)
chapter.
It’s
an
international organization that provides
scholarships, grants and loans to women
pursuing higher education.
“I think life should be cute,” she said,
half-joking. But on a more serious note,
Christie said, “I think it’s important to
keep your sense of humor. You’ve got
to be able to laugh at yourself … and
just laugh.”
Kids Growing Strong
at local restaurants (LoveNeverDies.
[email protected]).
“I know how a lot of them are feeling
day-to-day, and I know what words
we sometimes get from non-widowed
people that hurt, even though it wasn’t
meant to hurt. I don’t mind sharing
anything I’ve learned over the years
because nothing was available when I
was first widowed. I had to rebuild my
life. I want to make a lonely journey a
little less lonely for others.”
Jodi says that the loss of the 19
firefighters is what actually spurred her
to start the widows’ group.
“At first I was reluctant because of
my workload with being a single parent
and my practice. But I knew the need
was here. These women need to hear
from someone who is on the same
journey that hope matters, and that you
can be happy again and you can smile
and laugh again.
“You will never stop loving or missing
him,” Jodi adds quietly, “but you are
enough for your kids, and they will
know their dad through you.”
(The Prescott-area widows’ group is a
regional chapter of the national non-profit
organization, Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation
(sslf.org). Jodi Gilray’s pediatric physical
therapy practice can be reached at (928)7719327.)
Our History
Feature Story
Great Old Broads
Saving Wilderness
By Elisabeth F. Ruffner
Of the 9.1 million acres of wilderness
under the legal definition of wilderness,
created by the United States Congress
as The Wilderness Act, and signed by
President Lyndon Johnson in 1964,
nineteen areas are within Yavapai
County. Many new areas have been
designated nationwide over the years,
now totaling 757 areas encompassing
109.5 acres of federally owned land in
44 states and Puerto Rico. Wilderness
areas are administered by four federal
agencies, and are chosen from existing
federal land designations, under the
following criteria: minimal human
imprint, opportunities for unconfined
recreation, contain at least five thousand
acres, and have educational, scientific
or historical value. Yavapai County
Wilderness Areas fit well under the
definition of wilderness under the law.
“A
wilderness,
in
contrast to those areas
where man and his own
works
dominate
the
landscape, is hereby
recognized as an area
where the earth and its
community of life are
untrammeled by man,
where man himself is
a visitor and does not
remain.”
Caring for wilderness is a formidable
task and the agencies have never been
staffed nor funded to the optimum level.
So once again, as in many concerns,
volunteers in this country address the
issue. We have a national non-profit
dedicated to a cause, using the voices
and activism of elders to protect and
preserve wilderness and wild lands. The
Great Old Broads for Wilderness was
created in 1989 to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
Two Great Old Broads for Wilderness,
living in Prescott, and venturing into
grand challenges many times, are Jenny
Lea Cobb and Audrey Mae Wingate.
These two dedicated women work as
stewards of wild lands in the region.
The Yavapai Broadband, of which
Cobb and Wingate are co-leaders, follow
the national precepts of conservation,
education, and proposing wild lands for
today and future generations, working
not only on trails but also on flora and
fauna.
The nineteen Yavapai County
Wilderness Areas are: Apache Creek,
Agua Fria, Arrastra Mountain, Castle
Creek, Cedar Bench, Clear Creek, Fossil
Springs, Granite Mountain, Hassayampa
You Will
The James Family
Heart Center
River Canyon, Hell’s Canyon, Juniper
Mesa, Mazatzal, Pine Mountain, Red
Rock-Secret Mountain, Sycamore,
Tres Alamos, Upper Burro Creek, Wet
Beaver and Woodchute.
Most recently, Cobb and Wingate have
worked in the Cedar Bench Wilderness,
on trails, partnering with the Arizona
Wilderness Coalition and the United
States Forest Service. Their weekends
include maintenance of trails, clearing
brush and improving access, preparing
for removal material from illegal deer
blinds in trees, and repairing and
building cairns. The two women have
also partnered with the forest service in
numerous other areas, maintaining wild
lands for today and the future.
For more information about visit www.
Wilderness.net/NWPS/stateview?state=AZ
- the site not only lists the wilderness assets
in the state but includes maps as well. Forest
Service offices in Prescott and Chino Valley
also provide extensive maps.
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April/May 2014 - Prescott Woman Magazine

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