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AZ Supreme Court Recognizes Flagstaff’s Court Administrator

By admin on June 24, 2011 in Local News

Don Jacobson, Municipal Court Administrator for the City of Flagstaff has been awarded the 2011 Judicial Branch Distinguished Service Award in the Administration of Justice category, by the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona. According to the Supreme Court Office of Administration, “those nominated for the Judicial Branch Distinguished Service award, will have […]

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Osama Bin Laden Dead

By admin on May 2, 2011 in Local News

Osama bin Laden is dead after a reported firefight outside of Islamabad, Pakistan. President Barak Obama said justice has been done, calling the killing ‘the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.’ The President read a speech this evening. “And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, […]

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September 30, 2020

Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director

Lesley Jenkins, regional director for the Desert Southwest Chapter - Alzheimer’s Association, has a daunting task ahead. It involves creating more awareness and more support groups for what is becoming the most insidious illness attacking Arizonans – dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the state. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause – 60 to 80% – of all dementia cases. “Arizona leads the nation as the state with the highest growth rate of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Jenkins. “Right now, more than 150,000 people 65 and older have been diagnosed. That number is expected to increase by as much as 33% in the next five years.” Two-thirds of Alzheimer’s victims are women. Jenkins, who accepted the regional director job in February 2019, said the past 10 months have been especially difficult for her and her staff of two. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially stopped face-to-face meetings and training sessions scheduled from her office at 3111 Clearwater Dr.

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October 1, 2020

Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’

Most people know about “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) or have heard of a business being a “good corporate citizen” by supporting non-profits or encouraging their workers to volunteer in the community. Less known is the more recent movement called “conscious capitalism.

September 30, 2020

Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of our lives upside down and has created unique challenges to raising a family. With many libraries closed and story times canceled, my partner and I have sought strategies to support our young child’s development while creating opportunities to share joy and love during an overwhelming time.

September 30, 2020

Identifying Resources for Small Businesses

In a time of business uncertainty, of waning government stimulus packages and a resurgence of positive COVID-19 cases, it is good to know what resources are still out there to help restore consumer confidence and stabilize struggling businesses. First, let’s start with what we know to be true based on the direct feedback from businesses throughout Coconino County.

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