When the World’s Oldest Rodeo rolls out for the 128th time, at the reins will be rodeo star J.C. Trujillo, general manger of the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo. Who better than a native son who was inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1994 and who earned the world championship for bareback riding in 1981? Trujillo has been on the job for 12 years and he is a natural. “My dad was a competitor here. My family has been involved all my life,” he said. “My dad came to Prescott when he was … [Read more...] about World Champion Leads Oldest Rodeo
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Rose Finds Sweet Smell of Success in His Gym
Let’s face it. Going to the gym is not always something we look forward to. Getting on a treadmill can be boring; the same holds true for riding an exercise bike or lying on a bench lifting weights. “You look for other ways,” said Robert Rose, owner of Prescott Mixed Martial Arts Academy. At his gym, people are able to mix things up because the workout is always different. “Most of my students do it to have fun, to stay in shape or [to] get in shape. There is no adrenaline rush … [Read more...] about Rose Finds Sweet Smell of Success in His Gym
Crowds Raving About Shade
Diane Phelps Budden and Shade the raven are celebrities at the Highlands Center for Natural History in Prescott. Whenever they are scheduled to appear, the tickets are immediately sold out. “The parents like to bring their kids to my story hour,” said Phelps Budden, the author of “Shade: a Story of a Very Smart Raven.” But, she said she can not take credit for the crowd. “The reason the last event was a sell-out was because the bird was there,” she said with a laugh. Phelps Budden is … [Read more...] about Crowds Raving About Shade
Veterinarian Jennifer Redmon Smiles About Doggy Dentistry
Like many children who brought home injured and homeless animals, Dr. Jennifer Redmon grew up to be a veterinarian. “I guess I had more of a connection with animals than with people,” she said. “I know that veterinary medicine is all about talking to people, but when it comes down to it, [it] is helping the animals, which we all get into this for.” She’s been at it 23 years now. “I figured it out in elementary school when a teacher asked what we wanted to be.” From then, she set her … [Read more...] about Veterinarian Jennifer Redmon Smiles About Doggy Dentistry
Barry Golden Goes Stir Crazy with Local Wood
It was a huge leap of faith when Barry and Natalie Golden decided to move to Prescott. Barry, a college professor, was working in Washington state and was unhappy. “I was teaching at a school up there and hated the environment I was in,” he said. “I quit my job and we decided to come back to the Southwest. My wife is from Tucson. We came here as a destination and had no job.” Now retired from Yavapi College after 22 years, one of Golden’s pastimes is making beautiful wooden cooking … [Read more...] about Barry Golden Goes Stir Crazy with Local Wood
Ron Barrett: The Man Behind the Man vs. Horse
It all started more than 30 years ago because of a bet between a city councilman and a police officer. Gheral Brownlow, the owner of the Holiday Shop in Whisky Row, who was also a city councilman, bet police officer Steve Rafters that a man could beat a horse in a 50-mile foot race. Brownlow was a horseman. Rafters was a runner. It was on! The first race had about 30 participants and the horse won, said Ron Barrett, who now is in charge of the race each year. These days, about 300 … [Read more...] about Ron Barrett: The Man Behind the Man vs. Horse
Quad Cities Business News reached out to Ray Sola, owner of Prescott's Man at Leisure. Sola says he loves working in retail because it connects him to the community in a meaningful way. The store owner also appreciates the downtown business community who works together to support the health of the region's business and support one another. 1) How did you come up with the idea for Man at Leisure? When the menswear store in Prescott closed many years ago, it left the men of Prescott without … [Read more...] about
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Quad Cities Business News reached out to Jean Lutz, who does a lot of work in the community on behalf of veterans and the homeless in our region. Lutz answered five of our questions, and she encourages other residents to consider ‘upcycling’ as a means of supporting others. 1) What is the mission for Everybody's Place? Everybody’s Placeis dedicated to creating a community based and supported facility that will improve the quality of life for the homeless and those living in poverty in … [Read more...] about
Quad Cities Business News reached out to Nanci Bosick, a woman with a varied career, geared at uplifting and empowering others. As a fitness instructor and teacher of self-defense, Bosick is involved with many different groups throughout the region. 1) Describe your career. I work as a personal trainer, self-defense instructor and teach group fitness classes at Anytime Fitness. My day starts as early as 5am for Boot Camp and ends as late as 6:30PM at the completion of my R.I.P.P.E.D. … [Read more...] about
Jo Ann Johnson
Quad Cities Business News reached out to Jo Ann Johnson, a volunteer for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Johnson’s diverse life experiences include being a state employee, theater, being a radio producer, promotions, a lot of community involvement and being an entrepreneur. 1) You have a varied career life. Would you describe your career path and how each choice shape the person you have become? Looking back, I think the foreshadowing of my career path can be seen in … [Read more...] about Jo Ann Johnson