We are very excited to announce the eNews First Ever, Crazy-Fun Online White Elephant Gift Exchange!

You could be a winner! WooHoo!

How it works

Day 1, Monday, December 10: We will begin accepting names on our Facebook page. After 5 PM, we will choose a name at random from the list. We will reach out to that person, and ask them what wrapped gift # they want. 

Once they choose a gift, we will reveal what they chose on the grid. 

Day 2, Tuesday, December 11: We will continue accepting new names. After 5 PM, we will choose a name at random from our list of names. The Day 2 Person can choose from one of the "unwrapped gifts" that is already revealed, or a "wrapped" gift that has not been revealed yet. 

If they choose a wrapped gift, we will reveal it on the grid. 

If they choose an unwrapped gift, then the person from Day 1 can choose a new gift.  

Day 3, Wednesday, December 12 - Again, we will continue accepting new names. After 5 PM, we will choose a 3rd name from the list. The Day 3 Person may choose an unwrapped gift which is already revealed, or a wrapped gift. 

If they choose a wrapped gift, we will reveal it on the grid. 

If they choose to steal an unwrapped gift, then the person they stole it from can choose a new gift. 

This continues for 12 days - through Friday, December 21 when the final name will be chosen, and the final gift will be awarded.

How to enter

1. Go to our Prescott eNews Facebook page and like the page if you haven’t already. Then, look for the post with the logo of the same elephant you see above, and add your name to the comments. You can add your name any time in the next 12 days, but the sooner you add it, the better your chances of winning. You do not need to enter your name more than once during the 12 days.

2. By adding your name, you consent to be added to our newsletter list. If you prefer not to be added, please write "no newsletter" next to your name. 

3. NOTE: You must enter on the Prescott eNews Facebook page only. Your name will not be in the selection list unless you are on the Prescott Facebook page. 

On Saturday, December 22, we will have a gift pickup day at the eNews offices from 10 - Noon. People can stop in and pick up their gifts and enjoy some hot cider and cookies. Gifts that are not picked up will be regifted.

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This is the season when decorated evergreens dominate living rooms and sparkle in the winter landscape. The list provided not only grows best outdoors, but often is used as a living tree through the holiday celebrations then planted outdoors when the festivities are over.

(There are links at the end of this article for proper mountain planting and proper irrigation.)

Here is a list of of the top 10 evergreen trees that stand up to mountain wind, winter cold, and resist the naturally occurring insects and diseases found at higher elevations. You will find each at the garden center, and links are provided for further research and to buy directly from the farm.

Colorado Spruce – When customers don’t know the name of this tree they just refer to it as “The one that looks like a Christmas tree.” The very thick branches swoop horizontally forming a perfect broad pyramid. Drought hardy, this tree prefers dry, windy conditions.

Con– Tree aphids like the taste of native ponderosas and of Colorado Spruces. They rarely do serious damage, and are easily spotted in mid-spring as new growth elongates.

Pro – Ancient specimens are living proof that this tree does well. Feed with aluminum sulfate to bring out the silver blue of this perfectly formed tree. Size: 60'H x 20’W

Austrian Pine – This long-needled evergreen often is mistaken for a young ponderosa pine although it is far more graceful. Whereas the ponderosa loses all its lower branches as it matures, the Austrian’s rich green needles seem to flow right to the ground for a balanced appearance. The dense, stout, pyramidal growth is uniform right to the crown. It is the hardiest of the ornamental pines without the bug issues that plague many native pines. It makes a most effective windbreak or privacy screen.

Con – There aren't many negatives other than that this is a fast-growing, big tree. It has been known to overpower walkways and eaves of a house when placed incorrectly in the yard.

Pro – The fastest growing of all mountain pines. Can quickly grow 18 inches a year, and even more when under the care of an attentive gardener. Size: 35’H x 18’W

Juniper – The mountains of Arizona are famous for their juniper forests. A large assortment of junipers is found here at Watters in colors ranging from bright greens, blues, and silver. Excellent when planted as windbreaks or to provide thick privacy, and hardy enough for harsh commercial settings and investment properties.

Con – Spider mites sometimes transfer from native junipers into the landscape. Watch for spider webbing in mid summer and treat with Watters 'Multi Purpose Insect Spray' for instant protection. Many folks suffer from juniper allergies. However, if you are irritated by junipers keep in mind you are surrounded by thousands of acres of native junipers so one line of ornamental junipers cannot bear the full blame for your ailments!

Pro – The toughest of all the evergreens with consistent growth over the season. So hardy they are the trees of choice for property investors and commercial property owners. Many can be hedged and sheared to perfection. Size: varies

Piñon Pine – A local native that is exceptionally hardy and drought tolerant, it is slow growing with a broad, rounded crown. Perfect for all natural landscapes it makes an attractive grouping on hillsides or berms with low-growing perennials. It can take a starring role as a striking specimen in a rock garden. New growth is blue to green with clusters of pinecones as the tree matures. Edible seeds from the cones are considered a delicacy, commonly known as pine nuts.

Con - In early spring our native piñon is prone to scale that is easily treated. (The non-native Two Leaf Piñon Pine sold here at Watters is preferred for it's larger pine nuts and its natural ability at fighting off scale.)

Pro – Once established can grow completely on its own. A true native evergreen in the mountains, it is perfect for naturalizing the scars of construction. Size: 15’H x 10’W

Vanderwolf Pine - Take a close look and you will see that the top of each needle is blue with a green underside. This very stately pine is so soft that most homeowners literally hug these trees! Its very unusual and distinctive shape is unique to mountain landscapes.

Con – Unreceptive to thick heavy clay soil and/or a gardener with a heavy hand on the hose. Don't overwater this evergreen or you could lose it within the first year of planting.

Pro – The color is stunning. Requires little to no pruning. Very low water user. Size: 25’H x 12’W

Fat Albert Blue Spruce – Sporting a shape similar to that of the Colorado Spruce, Fat Albert doesn’t grow as tall, so it won’t overtake more than its allotted space. A broad pyramidal shape with exceptional blue needles that present a consistent blue color.

Con – I really can't think of any cons for this tree! I did see grubs eat some roots of a Fat Albert this spring, but that is a very rare sight.

Pro – Intense silver-blue needles adorn this tree. The choice for those that love a Christmas tree shape but need a tree with a small footprint. Size: 25’H x 12’W

Dwarf Alberta Spruce – This slowest growing of the evergreens is the easiest to maintain. Its perfect cone shape displays dense green soft-to-the-touch needles. Although it often is used to make a formal statement in a garden, it is excellent as a container plant or miniature Christmas tree.

Con – Watch for spider mite webs that can form in June. Spider mites like the taste of an Alberta Spruce but are easily thwarted by using Watters 'Multi Purpose Insect Spray' for instant protection.

Pro – A small format evergreen that needs little to no maintenance, but has that classic evergreen look and feel. Perfect for large containers framing the garage, accenting decks, and highlighting pots at the front door. Size: 8’H x 3’W

Arizona Cypress – This tree is a real celebrity in the local garden world. Often mistaken for a juniper, but this blue evergreen forms a golfball-sized cone instead of juniper berries, making it less allergy- inducing than a native juniper. Very fast growing and readily tolerates mountain soil, valley winds, and bitter winter cold.

Con – Carefully watch the frequency of irrigation the first couple of years after planting. If you are going to kill this evergreen it will be from over-watering, not from under-watering.

Pro – This fast grower should be a serious consideration for dry, dusty properties exposed to the elements of mountain living. Deer- and javelina-resistant. Size: 20'H x 10’W

Deodar Cedar – This fast grower has a central leader with soft branches that sway gracefully in the wind. So large a tree that it fits only in the largest properties.

Con – Such a fast grower it often overpowers the landscape. Soft branches can break from heavy snowfalls. Needs more regular feeding than other evergreens or it will become yellow and off-color.

Pro – Fast growing and drought hardy are this tree's claims to fame. Size: 50’H x 25’W

Black Hills Spruce – With the deepest green of any evergreen and a density that light dares not shine through, this spruce’s perfect cone-shaped symmetry stands out in any landscape. It's so cold-hardy that it actually prefers being planted in winter! Although the tree looks delicious, neither javelina nor deer like to nibble on it.

Con: A painfully slow grower, but methodical in its development. Very sensitive to garden soils that do not drain properly.

Pro: An easy to grow pine with beautifully blue-colored needles. Slow, methodical growth means little-to-no maintenance is needed throughout this tree's long lifespan. Size: 35’H x 16’W

Norway Spruce – A dense tree that easily blocks out wind and neighbors, the Norway is ideal for use as a privacy barrier, windscreen, or even a traditional showpiece. Grows faster than other spruces, but with a bright Irish green needle.

Con – Such a fast grower it can quickly outgrow the average yard. Staking the young tree is necessary to keep soft, fast-growing leaders from bending in the wind.

Pro – Takes the funneled wind, intense sun, and bad soil better than most other evergreens. Loves growing at mountain elevation. Size: 50’H x 25’W

Local Planting Guide & Proper Irrigation - These are the links on how to plant and appropriately irrigate winter evergreen trees.

Planting & Delivery Service – Evergreens are unusually bulky and heavy so while being installed in a landscape can inflict bodily damage to the installer. After planting a mature evergreen tree it's possible to look like you've been in a cat fight, and the cat won! So consider having the garden center plant it for you; you will consider the cost as money well spent.

Of course, the larger the tree the more work it is to install so the more it costs to plant. The average size tree that stands head high costs about $100, and includes the warranty, labor, and all the materials to plant it right.

Until next week, I’ll be helping local gardeners with the best evergreen trees here at Watters Garden Center.

Ken Lain can be found throughout the week at Watters Garden Center, 1815 W. Iron Springs Rd in Prescott, or contacted through his web site at WattersGardenCenter.com or FB.com/WattersGardenCenter .

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Dear Editor:

So let me get this straight, David Stringer gets invited to a lecture at ASU that included a discussion on the effects of race and demographics on voting patterns. After the lecture he is followed into an elevator by students that have a hidden recording devise that preceded to ask him leading questions and even provide him answers that he must refute. The Phoenix New Times runs an article and immediately the following happens.

Councilwomen Billie Orr violates open meeting law and contacts the other council members by phone and polls them on taking action against Stringer. (Which she admitted as a mistake in open session so she gets a pass.)

The Prescott Council drafts a proclamation asking for Stringer's resignation and holds a special meeting where they all give speeches viewing themselves as social justice warriors without allowing ANY public comment. The accused is not invited to speak on his own behalf and not one of them even bothered to call or contact Representative Stringer to check the validity of the claims against him.

The County Attorney takes to twitter to air her disgust and demand his removal. Stringer's signature issue is criminal justice reform because we are imprisoning way too many citizens for small non-violent crimes. Apparently she does not support Stringer’s ideas of criminal justice reform.

The Fire Chief of the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority calls for a boycott of PrescotteNews because Stringer is part owner. This is the only publication that has been reporting on the shenanigans going on with the fire district board and the Chief himself. That is probably just a coincidence though.

The Humboldt Unified School District bans him from all district properties. Somehow free speech is seen as a threat. It just happens that Stringer was one of the few that did not roll over during the Red for Ed protest funded by national unions. (He did vote for the pay raise for teachers, however.)

The Republican Women of Prescott leadership publish an email bashing Stringer without polling their membership that just elected him a month ago with 67,000 votes making him the second highest vote getter in the state.

The leader of the Republican Party in Yavapai County, who just months ago was disgusted with the treatment of Judge Kavenaugh and the lack of due process, takes to social media to attack Stringer.

The leader of the State Republican Party, who just watched his party get spanked during the last election, picks up his torch of condemnation. The Governor and head of the House of Representatives strip Stringer of committee assignments.

Local Democrats organize private, invitation-only meetings to further shred the carcass of an elephant left behind by an unwise herd.

Many of the people above and some in the shadows are angry that their hand-picked and dark-money supported candidate for his office was resoundingly rejected by the voters. The Democrats and Democrats pretending to be Republicans hate that he believes in smaller government and lower taxes. In short, ”He is not a member of the club.” 

They don’t like that he speaks the truth in order to find answers, so they send their minions to corner him with secret recording devices and try to lead him into bad sound bites. Any intelligent person who has read the transcripts recongnizes that this was a total set up. As hard as they tried to entrap him, it’s their words that should be condemned not his. When the student says,”Because we have black people in our military?” Stringer responds ,”No, I didn’t say that. Sir, don’t put words in my mouth now.” but that was exactly their task, to put words in his mouth.

This is what I do know about David Stringer. As an attorney in DC and Maryland he defended African Americans and other minority groups by donating thousands of hours of legal services. When Zena Mitchell, a African American Prescott lady was being racially harassed by a neighbor and could not find any local lawyer to represent her, Stringer took the case for free. He even put his own money into the case and won in favor of Zena. His signature issue in the legislature, criminal justice reform, would greatly help minorities as they are disproportionately incarcerated. Are these the actions of a racist?

I went to the meeting in councill chambers and listened to each member give their speech. After reading the fact that we are "all created equal” one member talked about his adopted Native American children and another about his Philippine and Native Hawaiian relatives. These comments prove that, although we are indeed created equal, even the condemners see their own family as different. 

That's called America and until we accept that we do recognize the differences, and that visual appearances do affect how we interact, we will never truly move forward. Are there large sections of South Phoenix that are almost all Hispanic? Yes. On the other side of town is Anthem mostly White? Yes. The question is why are we self-segregating?

Stringer's biggest problem is he is not afraid to ask the question to further conversation on the issue to achieve understanding. When a councilperson goes home to her gated community in the mostly White Prescott Lakes is she self-segregating? Is she a racist? No. When the Mayor sees his adopted children as different is he wrong? No, he is bringing loving care to children in need. When many of the council attended the Courthouse lighting but not one attended the lighting of the menorah, does that mean they are anti-semantic? No. 

The councilman who surprised me the most was Steve Blair. He knows what it's like to have words taken out of context and be painted as a racist on a national level. The dissenting vote was the only one I agreed with, and since then, that councilman has been vilified. He basically stated that changing election results was not an issue to be dealt with by the council. There are tools in place such as political recall that any citizen of the state can take.  It sets a dangerous precedent moving forward. Who’s next? Will the council attack a school board member, county supervisor, U.S. Representative, President or will an ordinary citizen feel their wrath coming down from the soapbox? 

What is happening to Representative Stringer is what I call the Jesus syndrome. Everyone is with you until someone turns and accuses you on behalf of your enemies, then they scatter and claim they never knew you. 

Chris Kuknyo
Prescott Arizona

During the last scheduled voting meeting of 2018 for the Prescott City Council, a new terminal design will be considered for approval and transmittal to the Federal Aviation Administration for review and comment. 

On the Council meeting agenda, Consent agenda Item #7G:

According to the memo, the Prescott Regional Airport needs a new terminal for several reasons, including:

Lack of passenger queuing space

Lack of airline operating space

Lack of security processing space (and the prevention of integration of new security technology)

Lack of landside facilities

Antiquated and/or undersized utilities

Portions of the existing terminal complex are situated within current and future protected airspace and airport areas - these must be mitigated.

The preliminary cost estimate is that the construction of the new terminal and associated infrastructure is expected to be $11.9M.

On October 31, 2018, the City submitted an application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Supplemental Funding. This FAA Re-Authoriziation Act appropriated $1B for small airport infrastructure projects. According to the council memo, "As of mid-December, it was determined that approximately $10M of the project would be eligible for some level of FAA funding under existing airport funding rules."

City and Airport staff are recommending approval of transmittal to the FAA for approval of the Schematic Design for review and comment. They are also recommending approval of Phase II, which is the new Terminal Final Design, to be performed by Dibble Engineering, DWL Architects and Michael Taylor and Associates. The cost of Phase II will not exceed $499,453.47.

On December 12, 2018 at approximately 7:37 AM, Prescott Police Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 block of East Gurley for a registration violation. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle, 31 year old Jimmy Penner of Chino Valley, and a female passenger, 29 year old Kayla Long, also of Chino Valley.  

During the initial contact, Penner gave a false name and provided false information in an apparent attempt to mislead officers and prevent them from discovering his true identify. Ultimately, his name was discovered and he was found to have several warrants for his arrest, including a felony warrant for theft of a credit card. 

Long told Officers that there was a gun inside the vehicle. Officers located a .22 caliber pistol inside the vehicle which had been reported out of the City of Mesa. Additionally, Officers located methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

During contact with Officers, Long admitted that she was also in possession of additional drugs and paraphernalia.  Those items were recovered from her person upon arrival at the jail.

Penner was booked into the Yavapai County jail for multiple charges, including the outstanding warrants, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, criminal impersonation and multiple other misdemeanor charges.

Long was booked into the Yavapai County jail for possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony.

There is no further information available at this time.

PRESCOTT, AZ (December 14, 2018) – Prescott Regional Airport is providing weekly updates on recent enplanements, and predictions for the next milestone, based on the current data.  

Here is an update for this week:

•  This past week we had 575 enplanements on 14 flights = 82.1% load factor
•  As of this release, our year-to-date total is approximately 8,600
•  As of today, we anticipate the 9K milestone winner will be on December 19th 
•  This week we had multiple individuals and groups travel to Los Angeles for the day in support of the Fly Prescott 10K campaign. You can follow the updates for the campaign on the City of Prescott and Prescott Regional Airport Facebook pages.
•  Anticipated load factors through December 31st  will be 80+%

In other Airport news:

•  Additional parking lot located near the terminal was opened December 7th.
•  Due to construction on Highway 89, please allow extra time if you are flying out of Prescott.

To book your flight visit United.com or on the United app on your smartphone.  Select airport code PRC for Prescott.

The Forest Villas Hotel hosts the Sangria Social every month on the 2nd Thursday. If you want to join in the fun, mark your calendars for an evening of fun, food and networking.

In the meantime, listen in as he chats with a few of the attendees!

Lynette Hoyt, with Plexus is joined by Zach Hoyt and San Martin Rodriguez as she sits down with Melanie Banayat of Wingspace, to talk about co-working, community and collaboration. Why co-work? What are some of the advantages?

In addition to co-working, Wingspace offers workshops, Wednesday Midweek Mindtweak Lunch & Learns and networking events. It’s a great way for individuals that work independently, but need a place where they can work and collaborate.

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Carissa Maxwell and Kellen Hoskens sit down with City Manager Michael Lamar, who spills the goods on all kinds of topics. If you care about what’s happening in the City of Prescott, you’ll find this is a minefield stuffed with insight and information. Gotta listen to this one!

Here are some of the topics covered: 

• Downtown living
• Eviation
• Affordable Housing
• Airport
• Terminal
• Water
• Granite Dells Eco Development
• Managing growth
• Sustainability

If that wasn’t enough, the panel dives into a look ahead at the next 5 years:

• Institutes of Higher Learning
• Granite Creek Corridor Revitalization
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Sam Hill Warehouse
• Train Trestle

So, these movies are mentioned on their lists, but not necessarily on both lists, and not necessarily in this order (gotta mix it up, doncha know?):

• Elf
• A Christmas Carol (1938)
• Scrooged
• Muppet Christmas Carol
• A Christmas Story
• Home Alone - series of 3 movies - but do they all qualify for this list?
• The Santa Claus (series of 3 movies)
• National Lampoon Christmas Movie
• Nightmare Before Christmas
• Die Hard

What did they miss? What is your favorite Christmas movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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Some state and local politicians that many of us admired have used tactics that have tarnished that admiration and left us disappointed. It appears that the state and local Republican establishment has gone the way of political correctness. Representative David Stringer's remarks, both in June at the Republican's Mens Forum and last month at ASU, may not have been spoken in the most artful manner, but to categorize them as “racist” and “divisive” is a gross exaggeration.

Some background information. I have not been a David Stringer supporter. I disagree with him on some issues. I think he was wrong on the sales tax increase to build a new jail and I wrote in support of the sales tax increase. That doesn't mean I want to overturn his election and have him resign. To this unconnected observer, it seems apparent that the establishment Republicans don't want David Stringer in any political position. It also seems that some have never been too supportive of Representative Noel Campbell.

What is most disheartening is that some Republicans have stolen the worst page from the backstabbing Progressive playbook. Does this sound familiar? The so called party leaders don't like a candidate so they run their own. They lose in the primary and draft another candidate and lose again. They surreptitiously record the winning candidate with baited questions, release his off the cuff answers and accuse him of racism. They then demand he resign so they can overturn an election and appoint a representative more to their liking. After all, the voters are too stupid or ignorant to know how abhorrent the candidate they elected really is.

Accusations of racism, especially when there is no overt racism, are intended for only one purpose: to thwart free speech. Are there racial problems in our military? If there are, how is keeping silent about them helping to solve those problems? Are there huge cost overruns in English as a Second Language classes? Are there dramatic differences in educational test results between black, white, Hispanic and Asian students? How are problems like these ever going to be solved if everyone who mentions them is accused of racism?

It looks like Representative Stringer is not popular with a lot of members of the state legislature and government. I've heard that some have found him difficult to work with and won't support any of his legislation or ideas. That seems to be much more the problem of those who oppose Stringer. Stringer was popular enough with his constituents to get elected. If others won't support laws that would help this state and its people because they don't personally like the law's proposer, then they are not doing the job they were elected to do.

There is a chasm developing in the Republican Party here in Yavapai County. There are those who will say that David Stringer is the cause of this rift, but that isn't the way it looks here. It looks like those at the top of this county's Republican Party power structure just don't like Stringer. They went after him by overreacting to remarks at the Republican Mens Forum in June. Then, last month, these power brokers either set up the ambush in the elevator or exploited it for all it's worth. Either way, they have an obligation to close the chasm and heal the rift. If they don't, flaming red Yavapai County will become a pale blue mirror image of Maricopa County.

Republican pols and organizations that want to criticize fellow Republicans would better serve our party by aiming their barbs at a Quisling Republican like Jeff Flake, who is doing much more damage to the party and the country by blocking Constitutionalist judges from the bench.

During the unexpected announcement of her resignation, Director Jacobs read a statement to the Board, explaining, "This decision did not come without a great deal of thought, however caring for family members has become the priority in my life," Jacobs then offered an emotional thank you to the entire crew and all firefighters/paramedics that responded with professionalism and superior care to her mother over the past years.

Jacobs also thanked taxpayers for their vote and support and promised to continue having their best interests in mind.

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After she made her statement, Director Jeff Wasowicz thanked Jacobs for her service over the past 4½ years and wished her well, as did Matt Zurcher. Fire Chief Freitag also wished her well. Director Darlene Packard did not comment. 

Jacobs was the longest-serving member of the Board at the time of her resignation. During her tenure on the Board, the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) was created, and the new Administration Building in Prescott Valley was purchased and moved into. Jacobs was frequently at odds with her fellow board members over certain aspects of CAFMA, believing that the way the new organization was set up directly interfered with her ability to properly serve the taxpayers and do her due diligence. Despite  several topics of contention, Jacobs typically voted in favor of matters supporting the staff and firefighters when she believed it was fiscally feasible to do so.

The Board did not discuss replacing Jacobs at this meeting. 

In other Board news, Dane Beck was sworn in as the newest Board member, along with Packard, who is serving a 2nd term. Matt Zurcher was then chosen as Board Chair and Packard was voted in as Board Clerk. Wasowicz, Zurcher and Packard will continue to represent CYFD on the CAFMA Board.

On 12/13/2018 Chino Valley Police Department Officers responded to Perkinsville Meat Processing for a delayed burglary report. Upon arrival officers discovered suspects had stolen a large safe, cash, and packaged meat. Coincidentally Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were on-scene at a family fight in Paulden. A juvenile at the family fight told Deputies he had burglarized Perkinsville Meat Processing.  Deputies took the juvenile into custody and turned him over to Chino Valley Police Department.  The juvenile admitted to burglary of Perkinsville Meat Processing and named an accomplice, 18 year old Ryan Krumm of Paulden. Ryan admitted to being the getaway driver for the juvenile. 

The circumstances of the Perkinsville Meat Processing burglary were similar to an unsolved burglary that occurred at Chino Valley High School on October 14, 2018 resulting in the loss of approximately $5100.00 from a safe inside the school. The juvenile suspect denied involvement with the Chino Valley High School burglary but provided the names of two juveniles. 

Those two juveniles were contacted and admitted to the burglary of Chino Valley High School. Both juveniles were booked into the Yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of Burglary in the 3rd degree, Theft over $5000.00 and aggravated criminal damage.

The juvenile who burglarized Perkinsville Meat Processing was booked into Yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of burglary in the 3rd degree, criminal damage, theft, criminal trespass in the 2nd degree, theft of a credit card, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a prescription drug.

Ryan Krumm was booked into Yavapai County Detention Center for burglary in the 3rd degree. 

Tucker and the Beard take a look at Mortal Engines, While they agree there are flaws to the movie, the acting and the story arc(s), they kept returning to the awesome visuals and cinematography. 

Listen as they discuss similarities to other movies, the plot and much more. And the awesome visuals. 

Tucker and the Beard also take a critical look at the editing, the storyline, and, did we mention the visuals???

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All in all, they have to recommend it as a "go see" movie. Because like we said, it’s the visuals, right?

Rating: Go See It!

Kevin Schleeter, Vice President of Mohave State Bank, knows all the ins and outs of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans - and he’s here to help you walk through the process. 

Carissa Maxwell and Kellen Hoskins sit down to talk with Schleeter about SBA loans, including criteria for qualifying, and what interest rate you can expect to pay. 

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Dr. Kim Harris, ND, is Lynette Hoyt’s guest on the Quad Cities Business Beats this week. Dr. Harris' company, Prescott Medical Aesthetics, is not about changing how you look, it is about enhancing your natural beauty. 

So, you’ve looked in the mirror, and suddenly you see a few new lines around your eyes… Yikes, what to do? Time to call Dr. Harris. As explained on her website, "...she specializes in giving a more natural look without looking frozen or overdone."

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Listen in as the Hoyts and Dr. Harris talk all things beauty, discuss questions about botox and other treatments and what to expect. 

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The British were so surprised and upset that they lost the Revolutionary War to the Colonists, that at their surrender at Yorktown, the British band played the song, “The World Turned Upside Down.” Most Americans must feel this same sense of confusion when looking at the far left progressives' ideas and policies they hope to impose. With friends and relatives who are Democrats, I think that they must feel this same sense of discombobulation. The traditional Democrat Party was opposed to most of these ideas that are now the staple of the far left. Most of these ideas are counter to what most of us know to be true and logical or these ideas have been proven to be wrong time and time again.

For a century, Americans, regardless of their party affiliation, have known that socialism and communism just don't work. Where ever they have been attempted, they have failed. The Soviet Union finally fell apart in1991 and took the communist governments of Eastern Europe with them. The Cuban people have lived with shortages of every commodity almost since the inception of their communist government. The once prosperous Venezuela is an economic shambles since it imposed socialism, despite having the world's largest provable oil reserves. The fact that these oppressive governments have never worked where ever they've been tried, hasn't dissuaded politicians like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from wanting to impose them on our country.

To continue to prove their insanity to us, they deny American exceptionalism and declare that those who point to proof of it are xenophobic. (They should read The Five Thousand Year Leap and The Making of America both by W. Cleon Skousen so they could see for themselves the reason our freedom and Constitution made us so different and more prosperous than past or current nations). In a similar vein, the far left progressives espouse that all cultures are equal. It's as if they think we are blind to the facts that some cultures produce artists, scientists, scholarly geniuses, cities, museums and other wonders, ad infinitum, as opposed to others that produce poverty, disease, oppression and dictators.

People who have half a brain realize that there are only two sexes. It is the height of lunacy to allow disturbed humans of one sex to declare that they are members of the opposite sex. It goes beyond that lunacy to cater to such people's dementia to use bathrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex and to compete in sports with the other gender as if they were a part of that sexual group. 

The progressive left controls most college campuses, which is where most of these looney ideas are birthed and promulgated. At one time colleges and universities were supposed to be sanctuaries for the free exchange of ideas. Now they are bastions of political correctness. The administrators of these so-called learning institutions are so afraid of offending a member of a racial minority, a woman, or LBGTQ, that many have created “speech codes” and free speech zones that limit what a student or faculty member can say or where he or she can say it. What is said doesn't even have to be offensive on its face. Those in charge can interpret it as offense if they deem that the offender used “code words” or “dog whistles” that alert racists, sexists, homophobes or other wretched groups what one “really” means. 

The best defense against these assaults on common sense is to point them out loudly, using our free speech to show how completely silly and laughable they really are. The more serious and offended they are, the louder we should laugh.

A strong winter storm front will cross Arizona on Christmas Day, bringing light rain and snow to Northern Arizona in the afternoon and dropping temperatures.

The latest (as of 6:42 AM) forecast reads, "A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected."

Although Santa might have clear sailing before winter weather arrives in Arizona this week, drivers should prepare for snow and ice on highways in parts of the state’s high country.

The Arizona Department of Transportation will be monitoring conditions along state highways in the coming days. ADOT’s snowplow crews are prepared to respond if and when snow falls at higher elevations.

Rain could also cause slick conditions on other roadways. Motorists should be ready to slow down and allow extra braking distance behind other vehicles.

Snow can accumulate quickly in the high country, leading to slide-offs and crashes involving drivers unprepared for icy conditions. ADOT offers the following winter travel safety tips:

Follow weather reports and check highway conditions by visiting ADOT’s Travel Information site at az511.gov or calling 511. ADOT also provides a free mobile app for iOS and Android that sends critical information on major highway closures as well as alternate routes. It’s available at ADOTAlerts.com.

Be prepared to delay travel while snow is falling and ADOT’s snowplows are working to clear highways. Vehicles stopped due to snowy or icy conditions, or crashes, make it more difficult for ADOT’s snowplow operators to do their jobs.

If traveling into the high country, be prepared for possible delays and unscheduled closures. Pack an emergency kit that includes warm clothes and gloves, blankets, healthy snacks, water and a first-aid kit including all necessary medications and a fully charged cellphone. ADOT’s list of emergency kit items can be found at azdot.gov/KnowSnow.

Make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. Check your engine belts and fluid levels, as well as windshield wipers. In the high country, consider having snow tires, chains or studded tires.

ADOT has a fleet of nearly 200 snowplows across the state. Drivers should give snowplow operators plenty of room to work and avoid passing a plow until the driver pulls over to let traffic by. Watch for snowplows operating across multiple lanes or in tandem. The safest place on a highway when it’s snowing is trailing at a safe distance – at least four car lengths – behind a snowplow.