Coconino County resident Susie Garretson has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Award at Coconino Community College. “Coconino Community College relies heavily on the community to support students, vision and mission of the College,” said CCC District Governing Board Chair Patricia Garcia. “With the word ‘Community’ in its name, CCC always strives to invite the greater community to be a part of our work. An individual who took us up on that invitation … [Read more...] about Susie Garretson selected for CCC’s Distinguished Service Award 2020
Governor Ducey Announces $25 Million For Medical Professionals, Additional Safety Measures
At a press conference at the state Public Health Lab, Governor Doug Ducey today announced a list of new actions to support hospitals and medical professionals and combat the spread of COVID-19. Arizona will invest $25 million to bolster hospital staffing in the midst of rising cases nationwide and reward frontline medical workers for their dedication. Arizona Director of Health Services Dr. Cara Christ also announced new guidance for holiday gatherings to help Arizonans make smart decisions and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $25 Million For Medical Professionals, Additional Safety Measures
Governor Ducey Extends Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Tracking COVID-19, Health Care Capacity
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order extending the Enhanced Surveillance Advisory that requires hospitals, testing laboratories and other health care facilities to report detailed information about COVID-19. To help public health officials and local communities make data-driven decisions to fight the spread of the virus, Arizona’s Enhanced Surveillance Advisory, established by Executive Order 2020-13 in March, requires reporting about COVID-19 cases, health care capacity, and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Extends Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Tracking COVID-19, Health Care Capacity
NEW: Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman Announce $19 Million To Help Students Most Impacted By The Pandemic
Governor Doug Ducey, in partnership with Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, today announced $19 million in targeted grant funding to support schools and students most impacted by COVID-19. The funding, which comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund as part of the CARES Act, will help schools with teacher development, teacher stipends, reading and math curriculum, summer education resources and more. Eligibility for the program, known as the … [Read more...] about NEW: Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman Announce $19 Million To Help Students Most Impacted By The Pandemic
Crushing It
In just 10 years, the Southwest Wine Center (SWC), owned and operated by Yavapai College in Clarksdale, has grown from a raggedy one-acre field to what is now a groomed 13-acre vineyard that offers a comprehensive, hands-on educational experience in all aspects of the winemaking business. Even better, it has positioned the SWC as a premier fully functioning and profitable business within the college. This year, the SWC produced 2,400 gallons – 1,000 cases of award-winning wine in 13 … [Read more...] about Crushing It
Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
The picture of elegance and grace under pressure, restaurateur Lisa Dahl extends warmth and affection as she greets guests, friends and culinary fans. While many of us might be rattled planning for just one gourmet turkey dinner, Dahl remains poised, calm and smiling as she oversees preparations for several hundred. “Thanksgiving is always my favorite holiday, but I’m scared to death because I don’t know how to order,” she said earlier this fall, subconsciously holding the permanently injured … [Read more...] about Grateful to be Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
Northern Arizona Surgeons Leading Region in Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements
The introduction of an innovative precision surgical procedure – OMNIBotics – has put the Surgery Center, located at Flagstaff Bone & Joint offices, at the forefront of total personalized knee replacement surgery in Northern Arizona. Defined, OMNIBotics is a robotic-assisted state-of-the-art surgical platform that combines specialized tools and patented technology with robotics so that skilled surgeons can place and fit joint implants with much greater accuracy than was possible in … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Surgeons Leading Region in Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacements
Providing Warmth with Operation Deep Freeze
Cory Strache knows the road ahead is about to get a little more difficult. The Wisconsin native spends a lot of time on the city streets of Prescott. But not by choice. Strache, 51, is a veteran of the U.S. Marines and one of several hundred homeless residents in Yavapai County who need help as temperatures dip below freezing during the winter months. Two local organizations – the Salvation Army and the Quad City Interfaith Council – are working to make sure fewer homeless men are out … [Read more...] about Providing Warmth with Operation Deep Freeze
Disinfecting Support for the Navajo Nation
Hitting with a vengeance, COVID-19 made its first frightening appearance on the Navajo Nation in mid-March and quickly grew in magnitude, as limited health facilities on the reservation shifted into high gear and were rapidly overwhelmed. With a population of 173,667, according to the 2010 census, the Navajo Nation spans 27,000 square miles in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The largest and most populated reservation in the country saw an infection rate of coronavirus spiking in May … [Read more...] about Disinfecting Support for the Navajo Nation
Cristy Auble Designs New Business During Pandemic
Though no one to date has proclaimed a distinct haute couture for Flagstaff, Cristy Auble of Cristy Lee Designs may have pinned it on the button with her High Boho Classic Clothing. Incorporating a blend of denim, Arizona cotton, linen, corduroy, hand-painting intertwined with her memories from old classic movies, Auble says she hopes to bring back classy, loose-fitting fashions with a “hippy frill.” The term “Boho” is short for bohemian and typifies a style of dress inspired by the … [Read more...] about Cristy Auble Designs New Business During Pandemic