Loving the abundance of water, greenery and long country bike rides, Camp Verde Bicycle Owner James Cornelius has found his happy place. “I’m from Ohio, and my wife, Lani, is from Hawaii, so we really love the climate here in Camp Verde. Plus, it’s unusual to have a verdant area mixed with desert climate.” Cornelius lived in Flagstaff for 25 years, went to Coconino High School for his senior year, worked at SCA Tissue North America as a maintenance lead for most of his career and, until … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Bicycle Gearing Up for Growing Demand
Greatness is Inconvenient
When you think about something great you have accomplished, author Ed Mylett, a peak performance expert, will want to remind you that it wasn’t convenient. “Convenience and greatness do not co-exist. They are diametrically opposed forces,” he writes in his book “The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success.” “These inconveniences can be anything from getting up at 5 a.m. to make a 7 a.m. meeting with your professor when you’re working on your master’s degree or running … [Read more...] about Greatness is Inconvenient
Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
The “poorest of the poor” sadly describes the inadequate funding of many, if not all, of Yavapai County’s public school districts. Unfortunately, this is the reality for Prescott, Humboldt and Chino Valley Unified districts, Mingus Union High School district and Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary district. Alarmingly, this does not have to be the case. When I state that Chino Valley Unified School District and other schools in Yavapai County are the “poorest of the poor,” I reference two sources, … [Read more...] about Our Public Schools Do Not Need to be the Poorest of the Poor
Feeling the Rewards of Volunteering
Somebody asked, “Why do people volunteer?” and I flashed back on a memory of a friend of mine who campaigned with everyone she met. “Volunteer,” she’d say. “It’s good for you!” She even went so far as to tie a volunteer project into her birthday celebration, and in those instances, she would bring her friends together, reluctant ones, too, to clean up the trash by the river or a park or boulevard. Kay believes that as humans we each are called to help each other. In talking about this … [Read more...] about Feeling the Rewards of Volunteering
Serving Our Community and Our Pets
Here at Prescott Maid to Order, we know how important our furry friends are to our clients. We see it every day in the homes of the people we serve. Often, we find that the kids are all grown up and the companionship of the pets in these homes is paramount to the lives of our clients. Because of this, we offer pet sitting to our list of services and have designed a program called Prescott Maid to Order’s Forever Home Program. I will talk a little more about the program in a minute. But first, … [Read more...] about Serving Our Community and Our Pets
Yavapai College Positions for the Future
This past year was a landmark year for Yavapai College (YC), filled with outstanding accomplishments, partnerships and exciting things to come. As president of YC, I can assure you that where we are today did not happen overnight. Our faculty, staff and administrators have worked tirelessly through the last several years to transform the institution’s collective approach into one that is forward-thinking, innovative and student-centered. Please, make no mistake, rebounding from the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Positions for the Future
Supporting Police Dog Heroes
There are unsung heroes in our midst and they need our help. Meet two of the police dogs of the Prescott Police Department K-9 Unit, Cooper and Benny, yellow Labradors that are highly trained in the detection of narcotics. Also known as Super Cooper and B-Dog, they work in concert with their two handlers, police officers Alltop and Crawford, to keep dangerous drugs off the streets in the Prescott area. Although grants fund some of the needs of the K-9 Unit, little is left to cover … [Read more...] about Supporting Police Dog Heroes
Understanding the Microbiome of the Dog
Did you know that the dog has trillions of little friends who manage his microbiome? Your dog is made up of trillions of little cells. These cells form your dog’s bones, organs and skin. And their functions are controlled by your dog’s genes. There are other residents in your dog such as tiny little microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and viruses. The bacteria in your dog outnumber his cells 10 to 1! The bacteria genes outnumber your dog’s genes by more than 100 times. These little communities … [Read more...] about Understanding the Microbiome of the Dog
Optimizing Nutrition for Your Canine Companion
We’ve all heard the expression “You are what you eat.” It follows that your dog is what he or she eats. While we know that proper diet is an important aspect of maintaining good health, the question of what to feed our beloved canine companions looms large since many of the commercially available pet foods contain hidden harmful ingredients. Up to 50% of commercial pet food brands are comprised of “meat meal” and “byproducts,” which include various body parts (such as beaks, brains, spinal … [Read more...] about Optimizing Nutrition for Your Canine Companion
Treating Emotional Disorders with Maskers
Often when discussing hearing aids with a new patient, they’ll ask, “They just make things louder, right?” Yes, hearing aids do amplify auditory signals, but they also offer so much more. In fact, they are like mini-computers for your ears. New models can stream music and count your steps! But perhaps one of the most useful features is the masker. A masker is essentially a customizable static-like noise emitted by the hearing aids. While it can address a variety of conditions, today I want to … [Read more...] about Treating Emotional Disorders with Maskers