Working in law enforcement can be stressful, so each officer must find a way to relieve stress. For Emerson Ami creating his Hopi Tewa pottery has long been a stress reliever. Now, the pottery has turned into his passion and side business. Ami served as a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officer for 25 years. He retired from that position, but now works as a probation officer for the Hopi Courts. “I create an array of Hopi Tewa pottery. The process takes a day or two and it’s … [Read more...] about Clay and Courage: Officer Emerson Ami Finds Peace in Pottery
Smashing Glass Ceilings with Your Basketball
Increasing the number of female leaders in the country is harder than we think. When I was younger, the mandate for an organization for which I worked was to “employ more professional women,” although no one told me that when I was being recruited. So, great – I got the job, the title, the salary and the seat at the executive table. I was ecstatic about the opportunity to put my skills to use and further the company mission. And then, right away, the group of all white, older men asked me to … [Read more...] about Smashing Glass Ceilings with Your Basketball
Prescott Police Foundation to Raffle Miniature Limited-Edition Fallen Officers Statue
The Prescott Police Foundation is hosting a special fundraiser featuring a raffle of a limited-edition miniature version of the “Lest We Forget” bronze sculpture, created by acclaimed Western artist Bill Nebeker. The original life-sized statue, honoring Yavapai County’s fallen officers, stands on the Prescott Courthouse Plaza. Through Nebeker’s donation, one of only 50 22-inch-tall bronze statues, along with a companion 7-inch-tall “empty boots” sculpture, will be raffled to support the … [Read more...] about Prescott Police Foundation to Raffle Miniature Limited-Edition Fallen Officers Statue
Lending a Hand for Nature
In a happy case of synchronicity, on Saturday morning, April 19, a passionate community of volunteers showed up to make new friends and get some exercise outdoors, after checking in at the meeting area in Granite Creek Park. From there, individuals took off to designated locations to work for a common cause – the 2025 Granite Creek Cleanup – an annual event that champions Granite Creek and watershed improvement in the Prescott area. Several hundred eager volunteers formed teams of one to 20 … [Read more...] about Lending a Hand for Nature
Wine, Food, Festivities to Flow at Verde Valley Wine Festival
Wine lovers and festivalgoers will once again flock to Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park this spring as the Verde Valley Wine Festival makes its highly anticipated return 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 10. Now in its seventh year, the popular event will bring together more than 20 wineries from across the Verde Valley and beyond. Attendees can sip their way through some of Arizona’s finest wine selections while enjoying craft beer, spirits, food from local eateries, live music and artisan shopping … [Read more...] about Wine, Food, Festivities to Flow at Verde Valley Wine Festival
Yavapai-Apache Nation Marks Fifteen Years of Earth Day Awareness and Action
Fifteen years after launching the Yavapai-Apache Nation’s first Earth Day event, David Lewis says the annual gathering continues to grow in both participation and purpose. Lewis, manager of the tribe’s Environmental Protection Department, created the event to promote environmental awareness while strengthening tribal and community partnerships. This year’s celebration, held Saturday, April 5, welcomed representatives from the region, including the Town of Camp Verde, APS, Home Depot, the … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Nation Marks Fifteen Years of Earth Day Awareness and Action
Which Hearing Aids are Right for Me?
The world of hearing aids can be intimidating. With the multiple manufacturers and models, it can feel akin to purchasing a vehicle. A minority of adults with hearing loss are actually fit with hearing aids, while the average length of time between noticing an issue and seeking treatment is seven years. Fortunately, licensed providers are available to act as guides, with guides being the key words. While providers are very knowledgeable and reliable sources, the question of which type of … [Read more...] about Which Hearing Aids are Right for Me?
Lucy Leyva Builds Maid to Order Into Regional Powerhouse
As a single mom, Lucy Leyva began her residential cleaning business as its lone employee. Today, 20 years later, Prescott Maid to Order has more than 80 workers and Leyva is planning to expand into the Verde Valley. At the beginning, Leyva said, she knew that she wanted to create a business and she needed one that did not require a lot of investment money for startup. She also wanted to stay connected to people and the community. “I love people,” the former Prescott Valley Town councilmember … [Read more...] about Lucy Leyva Builds Maid to Order Into Regional Powerhouse
Legacy of Fierce Apache Warrior Lives On
When Jerry “Geronimo” Martin speaks about his famous ancestor, he’s not sharing folklore – his goal is to set the record straight. The great-great grandson of the legendary Apache warrior and medicine man Geronimo, Martin has made it his life’s mission to tell the true story behind the man often misunderstood by history books. “What makes my grandfather the greatest warrior is that he was the last to stand for what he believed,” said Martin. “There are so many newspaper stories about Geronimo … [Read more...] about Legacy of Fierce Apache Warrior Lives On
Power, Confidence and Cardio: The Transformative Benefits of Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a martial arts-inspired workout that focuses on punching, kicking and footwork against a sparring partner, a punching bag, or by shadow boxing. This sport offers numerous health benefits, including stress relief, mood enhancement, increased self-confidence, self-defense skills, weight loss, improved strength, muscle tone, health, coordination, balance and flexibility. Kickboxing helps relieve stress by channeling aggression on to a bag, melting away any tension you might be … [Read more...] about Power, Confidence and Cardio: The Transformative Benefits of Kickboxing