PCC News Monthly January 2016 | Page 27

a part of action -to-day ach g. Instead, e w career. atus. As and at Arizona volunteer onic with re in alth thousand nds. It . It did h greater n. ho and even ce and s — work AMERICAN DREAM YCCA W hile I am a firm believer in the power of positive thinking, I also realize that it has been an extremely tough year for many Americans and community families that once had the American dream. It is a dream that has possibly faded due to a job loss, or a death of a family member, or an illness. It is time to start to dream again with a renewed sense of humility and a continued sense of purpose and dream with a foundation of quality and not quantity, so let’s spring to our feet and fly like a flash tear open the shutters and make a dash opening doors and windows and dive in 2016 with dreams! If you are like me, you look at every day of the year as an opportunity to do better than yesterday. It is hard to believe that 2016 is upon our doorstep already. 2015 was a roller coaster experience for many in our community and our attitudes, emotions, plans and mindsets have all been affected and stress and anxiety levels have been increased. I would like to ask that each and every one of us continue to work together to build and construct our community with keen awareness of all that building involves. I am not referring to building as in “bricks and sticks”. I am referring to building in the sense of the words; passion, caring, talking, understanding, shaping and fostering. Building takes much thought, energy, care and ideas; however, the investment is worthwhile. A well built and constructed community should serve the citizens for many generations and to actively participate in building helps strengthen and deepen relationships and the community. Buildings constructed Richard A. Cirelli, M.D., F.A.A.D. Board Certified Dermatologist Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology Prescott 955 Black Drive Prescott Valley 3262 Windsong (Del Webb Center) (928) 445-SKIN (7546) www.CirelliSkinClinic.com MEDICARE PREFERRED PROVIDER Most Insurance Accepted only by professionals are only commodities. Buildings constructed only by well-intentioned but unskilled owners tend to be shoddy. This is a time for collaboration between our governments and citizens to construct well built communities that we can call home, be safe and feel secure. Let’s all look to the future. Life brings changes and we must all develop and encourage a life of gratitude. We are all partners in our community and our circumstances will change at some time or another. We live in one of the most generous communities on the planet, so let’s all continue to give the “Christmas Spirit” throughout everyday of 2016 and beyond. YCCA is extremely proud to be a part of this community and work for you. Let’s all work toward dismissing suspicion and replacing it with trust. Let’s forgo a grudge. Let’s try to understand. Let’s appreciate. Let’s be kind. Let’s decry complacency. With this we will be able to build and construct a “home” we are all proud of. 2016 is a brand new beginning and with this Christmas Season, let’s live joy, honesty and meaning. Christmas never fails to bring to mind the divine words “Peace on earth and good will towards men.” Along with the entire YCCA Board of Directors, and our members we send you loving and heartfelt wishes for a most enjoyable holiday. May the year ahead bring you deep satisfaction and happiness and let’s all remember to Dream. Our YCCAASK THE CONTRACTOR COLUMN, published in the Daily Courier made its debut 6 years ago and our vision was to share and help educate our citizens on construction issues, energy savin