Dr. Karon Lynn thought she would become an Air Force pilot. After all, she spent her youth in the Civil Air Patrol in Louisiana, flying planes on search and rescue missions. She loved all the dials, equipment and technology that go along with piloting a plane. So, she said, it was all the … [Read more...] about Audiologist Grounded in Helping People
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Local Doc Opens Door to House Calls
When Dr. Neal Mogk began practicing medicine more than 25 years ago, his mission was to help people and take care of his patients. But, through the years, the practice of medicine has changed. Now, instead of devoting his time to his patients, he has mountains of paperwork at the end of the day … [Read more...] about Local Doc Opens Door to House Calls
President – Leading from the Heart
Growing up as a cost-conscious child, Leah Bornstein, Ph.D., learned to cut paper napkins in half to make them last twice as long. It is a lesson she called on when Coconino Community College was studying efficiencies and ways to cut money from the budget. Bathroom paper towels were replaced with … [Read more...] about President – Leading from the Heart
Williams Saddlery Offering ‘Real Deal’
It has happened more than once. Someone sees a person with a gun entering DeBerge Saddlery and Western Wear and calls police. “They come and tell me they know what happened, but they want to come check on me anyway,” said the store’s owner, Tamera Bloomberg. “I appreciate that.” “But,” … [Read more...] about Williams Saddlery Offering ‘Real Deal’
Ohly Introduces Flagstaff to Mountain Dog
There is a bright new lunch spot in downtown. Look for it under the red umbrella outside the Route 66 Mini Market on Birch and San Francisco streets where you will find owner Mick Ohly serving up hot dogs at Mountain Dog. Opened on June 5 to serve the diverse population and food preferences … [Read more...] about Ohly Introduces Flagstaff to Mountain Dog
Embracing the Unexpected
Rhonda Brose has a lot of experience being one of the guys. That experience has served her well, both professionally and personally. As chief executive officer of Four Corners Environmental, Brose has a background of digging in the dirt. “Basically, I love being in nature and geology. I call … [Read more...] about Embracing the Unexpected
Divine Calling Serves Inmates and Artists
“I just want to say thank you for this good life!” This is how Jill Divine finished her acceptance speech after winning the Literature Award on March 2 in the Flagstaff Cultural Partners Fifth Annual Viola Awards. “I have lots of loves – I love art, poetry, wine and people.” In fact, it is the … [Read more...] about Divine Calling Serves Inmates and Artists
Nourishing Skin in the High Desert
Most people believe the desert is a hot, rough, tough, indestructible environment, but Connie Birkland knows better. She knows that the high desert environment has cryptobiotic soils that are very fragile and are made largely of micro living organisms. “You don’t want to step on and destroy … [Read more...] about Nourishing Skin in the High Desert
Discovering Sustainability on the Vine
Sit down and enjoy a glass of Kind Vines wine. And relax. You’re actually reducing your own carbon footprint. This is a sustainable wine for eco-imbibers because of its zero waste reusable bottles and reduced transportation costs to get that glass into your hand. If it sounds too good to be true, … [Read more...] about Discovering Sustainability on the Vine
Entrepreneur Garnering Accolades
There are few things more annoying – come to think of it, more ridiculous – than being on terminal hold with a computer. Aaron Dragushan was having that experience while waiting for a service provider. His wife, Evgenya, had already been on hold for so long that she handed the phone over to him … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Garnering Accolades
