The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Meeting and ATHENA Awards brought together more than 500 business leaders on Feb. 21 at the High Country Conference Center. The business gathering included a fireside chat with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and an instructive speech by Northern Arizona University Director of Career Development John Gartin. The ATHENA Awards capped the program that also included recognition of the past year’s Chamber honorees and volunteers. Stateside Chat … [Read more...] about Business Community Recognizes Outstanding Women, Green Initiatives, Volunteers
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Cancer Support Community Helps with Wigs, Resources
When Karen Beeson was told in July 2021 that she had Stage 4 ovarian cancer, it was hard for her to even hear the word “cancer.” The reality of her diagnosis did not take hold until she began losing her hair as a side effect of treatment. Not long after that, she heard about Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona, the only source of free wigs for cancer patients north of Phoenix. She might have visited Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona in search of a wig, but she found much … [Read more...] about Cancer Support Community Helps with Wigs, Resources
Beginning of School Year May Reveal Child Abuse, Neglect
The end of summer and the start of a new school year is an exciting time for most children. But for some, the beginning of school could reveal a dark secret when signs of abuse and neglect these children have suffered over the summer are noticed by teachers, staff and other parents. “Because children can be subject to less adult supervision during the summer, reports of suspected abuse and neglect can spike at the start of the school year,” said CASA of Coconino County Coordinator Amber … [Read more...] about Beginning of School Year May Reveal Child Abuse, Neglect
