Life

Birth announcements: Week of Dec. 9, 2018

Kaileigh Danielle Koons and William Tate Nall wed

Kaileigh Danielle Koons of Prescott, daughter of Daniel and Krystal Koons of Prescott, married William Tate Nall of Chandler, son of Scott and Caryn Nall of Chandler, Saturday, Sept. 22.

20 organizations receive funds from Forest Fee Program

At the Dec. 5 Yavapai County Board of Supervisors meeting, 20 organizations were awarded funds from the 2018-19 Title III Forest Fee Program. They include:

Birth announcements: Week of Dec. 2, 2018

Sutton 50th anniversary celebration

Tuula and Wayne Sutton of Dewey are planning to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 7, 2018.

Paladini earns master’s degree in public administration

Prescott City Attorney Jon Paladini recently earned a Master of Public Administration from Arkansas State University, and was initiated into Pi Alpha Alpha, the International Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration, Arkansas State University Chapter.

Hunter Hatch receives Eagle Scout award

Following in the footsteps of his father, eight uncles and three brothers, Hunter Hatch received the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program, the Eagle Scout award.

Tilted Earth Festival supports kids and the environment

Eric and Gayle Glomski of Page Springs Cellars presented $20,000 to three regional nonprofits in a ceremony held Aug. 7 at Page Springs Cellars in Cornville.

Yavapai College students collect hundreds of food items for those in need

Yavapai College Rotaract, a community service and leadership club sponsored by the Sunup Rotary Club of Prescott, teamed up with YC students in other clubs to collect nearly 800 food items to serve students facing food insecurity.

Natalie Webber appointed to Bagdad Unified school board

Yavapai County School Superintendent Tim Carter is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Natalie Webber to the Bagdad Unified School District Governing Board.

Birth announcements: Week of Nov. 25, 2018

Mariah Sky Franklin and Anthony Joseph Leon now engaged

Mariah Sky Franklin of Wheaton, Illinois, daughter of Steve and Jana Franklin of Prescott, Arizona, is engaged to Anthony Joseph Leon of Aurora, Illinois, son of Gil and Danna Leon of Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.

Supervisor Smith to serve on Executive Committee of County Supervisors Association

Yavapai County Supervisor Jack R. Smith was unanimously elected by his colleagues as the Second Vice President of the County Supervisors Association (CSA) at the Nov. 15, meeting of the CSA Board of Directors.

Constitution, DAR lauded

On Sept. 11, 2018, the General George Crook Chapter, NSDAR Regent, Dr. Anne Marie Ward accepted the Constitution Proclamation from the Prescott City Council.

Yavapai County Workforce Development Board seats officers

The Yavapai County Workforce Development Board (WDB) recently had its election of officers for Program Year 2018-19.

Yavapai College automotive program receives accreditation through 2023

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is proud to announce that Yavapai College’s Automotive Program has been awarded accreditation through 2023.

Community needs drove former executive for Good Samaritan Society

Paula Kneisl, former executive director for the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society in Prescott, sat down for an interview in October as the organization celebrates 40 years of service to the community.

Prescott Chess Club Quads #15

Jim Briggs, Chino Valley, was the top finisher in the Prescott Quads #15 held Saturday, Nov. 17.

5th annual Prescott Open

Spencer Lower, Clarksdale, and Jim Briggs, Chino Valley, tied for first in the 5th Annual Prescott Open held Saturday, August 18th and split $150 in prize money.

Birth announcements: Week of Nov. 18, 2018

Brian and Denise Grant celebrate 50th anniversary

Brian and Denise Grant celebrated 50 years of marriage in Nov. They were married Nov. 17, 1968 in San Francisco.

Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County’s Joy of Giving honored local philanthropists and nonprofit organizations

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County announced the recipients of its 2018 Joy of Giving Awards at the annual luncheon on Friday, August 10.