With one of the snowiest Januarys on record, causing closures to Flagstaff area schools and highways at times, city crews and residents have been busy plowing streets and shoveling sidewalks. Meanwhile, those in the snow business, along with ranchers and farmers, are happy to keep the snow and moisture where they need it. “I remain truly grateful for the hard work and dedication that our streets and parks crews have exhibited throughout the snow events,” said Flagstaff City Manager Greg … [Read more...] about Super Snowpack for Snowsports and Vineyards
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Knowing CPR for Pets
When Kate Klasen’s five-pound dog started choking one day, she knew the Heimlich Maneuver from teaching human CPR but didn’t know exactly how to apply it to her pet. While she was ultimately able to save her, she realized it wasn’t enough just to know the life-saving techniques that are applied to people. She needed to know more. Today, Klasen is an instructor at The Frontline Coalition, an organization that teaches CPR and first aid for pets. She says Pet CPR is similar to what we might … [Read more...] about Knowing CPR for Pets
Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
All 45 miles of trails are groomed and open for cross-country skiing at Arizona Nordic Village. Longtime skiers are calling this the best season opening in more than 20 years. “Everybody is stoked!” said General Manager Theo Callan. “December snowstorms have kept the ski area blanketed. And cold temperatures, along with the masterful snow-farming skills of our groomers who are out there every evening, mean we are able to keep the snow where we want it!” Meanwhile, the Village’s first … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Announces Best Opening of the Season in Decades
‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
This new year, COVID-19 is sharing the headlines with the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as hospital beds fill up, COVID deaths rise and children’s Tylenol, Advil and Motrin are difficult to find. “All three viruses are going around. Flu in Coconino County is at a 1,800% increase from the five-year average,” said Fry’s Pharmacy Manager Ted Sawulski, RPh, of Flagstaff. “We’re seeing lots of flu, lots of RSV, COVID is at a medium level – it’s steady in the background – but that can … [Read more...] about ‘Tripledemic’ Underscores Need for Larger Hospital
Six ‘Universal Truths’ for Being Happier, Living Peacefully in the New Year
Salsa Queen (Maharba) Zapata was in the United States illegally, had no education, didn’t speak English and grew up thinking she had no value. As author Michael Glauser tells her story: “After two divorces and seven children, she was in a complete state of despair and could see no way out of it. Then she met a friend named Jim, an incredible mentor to her, who said, ‘Well, what do you like to do? What are you good at?’ She said, ‘I know food. I know salsas.’ So they started making … [Read more...] about Six ‘Universal Truths’ for Being Happier, Living Peacefully in the New Year
New Year, New Brew
Flagstaff’s two largest breweries in terms of production have collaborated on a new beer, the Brew City Bock. Mother Road Brewing Company and Lumberyard Brewing Company have combined forces and talent to produce the traditional German winter lager. Flagstaff’s designation as a leading “Arizona Craft Beer City” inspired the name of the collaboration beer. The release party for the Brew City Bock at Pay ‘N Take in historic downtown Flagstaff brought beermakers and craft beer fans together to … [Read more...] about New Year, New Brew
Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
At 11 a.m. on a winter morning in sunny Southern California, journalists from New York City, Los Angeles and Flagstaff converged to review Princess Cruises’ 360 Experience. The cruise line had launched the exclusive culinary adventure only weeks before in November. Secret menus have become a phenomenon where fast food and high-end restaurants have unadvertised selections that guests discover by word of mouth. Princess Cruises has taken that to a new level with the 360 Experience. Like a … [Read more...] about Discovering the Hidden Royal Treatment on Princess Cruises
Northland Hospice Founder Leaves Legacy of Caring
Northern Arizona lost a cherished community leader on Nov. 10, with the death of Northland Hospice founder Marilyn Pate, 82. Fittingly, Pate spent her last days at the Olivia White Hospice House, the end-of-life facility whose creation she championed two decades ago. Pate began chiseling her Flagstaff legacy in 1982, when she gathered several like-minded individuals looking to meet the needs of terminally ill community members. The following year, the group started its first hospice care, … [Read more...] about Northland Hospice Founder Leaves Legacy of Caring
Nancy Sheffert Turns Overgrown Property into Productive Goat Farm
The age-old problem of eradicating deep-rooted weeds can be a real challenge, and finding solutions aren’t readily discovered via a Google search. When Goat Milk, Etc. owner Nancy Sheffert faced the plight of stubborn weeds on her Cornville property, a neighbor’s uncanny suggestion led to a prosperous venture for the native Californian. “My neighbor’s solution was to get a goat. ‘A goat?’ I asked. I’m a California beach bum. I don’t even know what a goat looks like,” she said. Within days, … [Read more...] about Nancy Sheffert Turns Overgrown Property into Productive Goat Farm
Stepping It Up with DancEvolution
At DancEvolution (DE), owner/instructor Jesica Barker takes dance a few steps further by teaching life lessons, such as: “It’s OK if you mess up, it’s what you do after that matters. It’s also OK to be scared, because those tough times will help to obtain your goals.” Teaching patience and endurance is also a part of Barker’s coaching. “I want to help people understand that you can evolve through dance and be a better person,” said Barker. “In this age of instant gratification, I think it’s … [Read more...] about Stepping It Up with DancEvolution
